| Issue ID | 1300067 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10885734 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 11/07/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fiat recall i am having problems with propulsion where the clutch will sometimes not fully release when going from one gear to the next, and i will have no power, and have to step down on the clutch again and re-engage the gear. I am afraid it is related to the recall, and that eventually it will not fix it to step on the clutch again. And now i am in a situation where because fiat does not know yet what parts they are going to replace specifically, if i get the car repaired i will have to pay out of pocket. I already had to pay $120 for a diagnosis because fiat would not even consider helping me if i didn't have a diagnosis. Meanwhile, if fiat hq doesn't know the parts yet, how is the local fiat studio supposed to know? They will almost certainly be forced to replace extra parts, which fiat will likely not reimburse me for. How can they be allowed to have a recall wth no scheduled replacement if my car is showing symptoms of the recall... What's worse is that i no longer have use of my car and have been forced to rent one from a friend... And finally, i was planning on selling my car in early july so now fiat is costing me additional money there as i obviously can't sell a car waiting for a recall. Don't i have some rights here? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HUNTINGTON, NY |
| VIN pattern | 363CFFAR6CTXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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