2012 FIAT 500 RECALL - #11V550000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FLUID
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 FIAT 500 |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Manufactured between |
10/24/2011 - 10/26/2011 |
| Recalled on |
11/18/2011 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
3/1/2012 |
| # Affected |
340 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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 . |
| See also |
2012 FIAT 500 Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2012 FIAT 500 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2012 FIAT 500 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, FLOOR SHIFT
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Comments
3/19/2017 - Birgith Phillips
the oil leak he failed to mention is the rear main seal, when I checked what that really was on the net, it turns out it affect my transmission, and motor. The mechanics I spoke to were upset the dealerhip didn't service it right away as it can cause an accident, but they only cared about their money and not safety. Nor the manufacturing company, the agent, dealership and the mechanics seem to think it is an issue. but other FIAT mechanics and independent shops, told me to return the car if it did not get fixed, it was an accident waiting to happen.
3/19/2017 - Birgith Phillips
I recently purchased a FIAT 2012 Pop, I was excited until I got home and did a national recall check while I was really looking for accessories. To my surprise the car had a recall and the dealer sold it to me with it,without letting me know. I took it to get fixed, get my old car back and leave it behind but I was told it be corrected on a Monday. I went and the mechanic was upset I was there without an appointment although the agent and manager had scheduled one for me. Finally I went two Saturdays later, while it was being service they omitted to let me know the car had a leak on the rear main seal. I was asking the manager to let me know of anything the car had in addition, as I too wanted to make an oil change and to check how much it cost for brakes, new tires etc.. the manager flat out told me the car had had an oil change and that it did not need to be until the next 20,000 miles. Ok, I said is everything else ok, he only mentioned the tires and a small leak but no to worry
9/10/2013 - nin
Fiat 500, bearings go easily, handles snap (which was picked up in my mot) but fiat arent re-calling the car. Wing mirrors snap off. My experience is that fiat is happy to take my money to buy a fantastic looking car but not offering much back. Not convinced I would buy one ever again.