5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Posted on: 2011-11-18
Description
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 dodge journey and fiat 500 vehicles manufactured from october 24, 2011, through october 26, 2011. Some vehicles were assembled with contaminated brake fluid and may experience a degradation of the sealing components within the brake system.
Consequence
This could lead to loss of braking ability increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners and replace all brake components that come in contact with hydraulic brake fluid. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 1, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2016-05-16
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 fiat 500 vehicles manufactured june 21, 2010, through january 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.
Consequence
If the clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall will include the installation of a clutch pedal limiter and a clutch pedal switch. Interim notices were mailed to owners on june 28, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in late november 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s34.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2019-11-15
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2012-2013 fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.
Consequence
If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the transmission may not shift into the gear selected by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting park with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable adjuster, free of charge. The recall began january 9, 2020. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is vb4.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Posted on: 2019-11-15
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2012-2013 fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.
Consequence
If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the transmission may not shift into the gear selected by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting park with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable adjuster, free of charge. The recall began january 9, 2020. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is vb4.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2019-07-05
Description
Dlt, llc. Is recalling certain cravenspeed fiat short shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 fiat 500 vehicles. The shifter shaft may have been improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than a blind hole, which may lead to the breakage of the shifter shaft.
Consequence
If the shifter breaks while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dlt has notified owners, and will provide a complete replacement shifter assembly with an updated shaft, free of charge. The recall began july 24, 2019. Owners may contact dlt customer service at 1-503-505-6886.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.