| Issue ID | 942305 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10476768 |
| Manufacurer | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 19/10/11 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Passenger seat does not secure to under carriage after being leaned forward for entry to back seat. Vigorous manipulation will eventually set it, but if not set sudden acceleration will bring seat forcefully against the legs of rear passenger. This occurred to us last year. 3 service visits to kirkland, wa dealership have all resulted in our being told that the seats are the #1 complaint and that the operation is normal. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VASHON, WA |
| VIN pattern | 3C3CFFER5CTXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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