| Issue ID | 1184785 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10717394 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 17/09/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At low speeds 20 mph and below you could hear a grinding noise that sounded much like bad brakes bearings. Second time we suggested this problem. First time the tech said he could not duplicate the noise. This time they found both of the rear bearing had been completely eaten away by brake dust inside the bearing assembly. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20600 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPIRIT LAKE , ID |
| VIN pattern | 3C3CFFFH3DTXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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