Recalls for 2016 Fiat 500x

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Posted on: 2016-07-12
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 jeep cherokee and 2015 chrysler 200, jeep renegade, ram promaster, and 2016 fiat 500x vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions.  The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.  On august 29, 2016 chrysler added the 2016 fiat 500x vehicles to this recall.

Consequence
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge.  The remedy is currently unavailable.  Interim notices were mailed to owners on august 24, 2016.  Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available in september 2016.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s55.

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.