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2016 FIAT 500 Recalls - California Lemon Law FIAT 500 problems

Recalls For 2016 FIAT 500

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Recall #1 Issued: 2016 05 16 - Camp #20160516

This 2016 FIAT 500 recall affects the POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Manufactured by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) from 2010-06-21 through 2016-01-12

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

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. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S34.

Additional 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.


Recall #2 Issued: 2016 09 15 - Camp #20160915

This 2016 FIAT 500 recall affects the TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE Manufactured by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) from 2015-06-11 through 2016-07-27

Description Of Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 27, 2016. The tire placard on the affected vehicles lists a tire inflation pressure for the spare tire that exceeds the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Conseqence Of Defect

If the spare tire is used while overinflated, the tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will add an overlay on the tire placard to the correct tire inflation information, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's number for this recall is S69.

Additional 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.


Recall #3 Issued: 2016 09 15 - Camp #20160915

This 2016 FIAT 500 recall affects the EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Manufactured by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) from 2015-06-11 through 2016-07-27

Description Of Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 27, 2016. The tire placard on the affected vehicles lists a tire inflation pressure for the spare tire that exceeds the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Conseqence Of Defect

If the spare tire is used while overinflated, the tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will add an overlay on the tire placard to the correct tire inflation information, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's number for this recall is S69.

Additional 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.


Recall #4 Issued: 2019 07 03 - Camp #20190703

This 2016 FIAT 500 recall affects the POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY Manufactured by DLT, LLC

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

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.

Additional 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.



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