| Issue ID | 1471287 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11099144 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 500 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 30/05/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 fiat 500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the ability to switch gears became very difficult. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately one year and nine months, and had worsened. Additionally, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v302000 (power train) and stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. The dealer (bob baker chrysler jeep dodge ram, 5555 car country drive, carlsbad, california 92008) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was afraid to drive the vehicle because the gears did not engage. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000. Parts distribution disconnect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OCEANSIDE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3C3CFFAR5FTXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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