| Issue ID | 1282170 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10864052 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 07/05/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I got a flat tire on a primitive road on the way back from a hike. I thought i was prepared for this, because i had a spare tire and all the equipment to change it. However the device that deploys the spare was broken. I had to drive the last 1. 5 miles on the primitive road to get to a place where a mechanic wold find my car. From the main road i still needed a stranger to drive me 7 miles uphill to get cell service. I was in a very dangerous town and it was getting dark out. But even once the mechanic arrived he was unable to access the spare. Due to the spare not releasing and having to drive an extra mile after getting a flat tire i now have a bent rim as well. I had to get rides from three strangers, and spend the night in a sketchy hotel. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 88000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MESA, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 3C3CFFAR3CTXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 9 |
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