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2012 Fiat 500 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1717664
Internal NHTSA #	11388233
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Brand	FIAT
Model	500
Model Year	2012
File date	22/12/20
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2012 fiat 500c mileage 86649. When driving over a bump or pothole a loud metallic sound is heard on the driver's side and to a lesser extent from in front of the engine down low when both wheels go over a crack in the road simultaneously. Carcomplaints. Com says some persons have experienced the control arm disengaging from the steering mechanism on both the driver and passenger sides. Other's report a broken ball joint causing car to lose control. One person reported that when "firestone" tried to get a "d/s" axle replacement part they were told it was a "customer satisfaction recall." but when the fiat 500 was taken to the dealer they said no such recall existed and wanted owner to pay the total cost. I am the original owner of this 2012 fiat 500c special order dealer showroom model. Thousand oaks fiat ordered [xxx] with all the top features, color combinations and options special from the factory for their showroom and not intended for general sale. Being a good talker and having a load of cash i was able to obtain this machine. It has always been driven gently. Now with the clunking noise and learning of others having serious ball joint and control arm separation causing loss of steering control and a reported customer "satisfaction" quiet recall - i think fiat knew of the problem and should have a recall for any owner regardless of mileage to repair this dangerous condition. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	86400
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GREEN VALLEY, CA
VIN pattern	3C3CFFER9CTXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	55
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Fiat 500 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Fiat 500 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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