2012-2013 Fiat 500 recall: floor shift
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on November 15, 2019. It covers about 51,788 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 51,788
- reported
- Nov 15, 2019
- owners notified
- Jan 9, 2020
- related complaints
- 281
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 19V817000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 281 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 19V817000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Fiat 500 floor shift?
Yes. Recall 19V817000, reported on November 15, 2019, covers about 51,788 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V817000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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