| Issue ID | 1344459 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10937944 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 19/11/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The fiat has continuous difficulty shifting gears. Many times it won't shift out of 2nd or 3rd gear at all even when going at highway speeds. The rpm stays at 3-4 when this happens. It is also difficult to accelerate without feeling like the car is going to explode. In mid-november i was looking online as to a possible problem and found a recall "s34" that began on 11/10/16 where it is described as "the clutch diaphragm spring can fracture & fail, causing an inability to switch gears". The remedy was to install a clutch pedal limiter & clutch pedal switch. The dealer said that there was no remedy at this time. I went on this website again and now there is no recalls listed? Called several people including the fca recall line and there isn't a recall for this car. When i checked online before i saw many comments and complaints about not being able to get the recall s34 part, so a solution was never reached. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HANOVER, PA |
| VIN pattern | 3C3CFFAR0DTXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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