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.

Power Train — Manual Transmission

Date Announced

MAY 16, 2016

Vehicles Affected

39,185

Fiat Recall #

S34

NHTSA Campaign #

16V302000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (23)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Safety Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 05/11/2016 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – S34051116
• Chronology
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Interim owner notification to dealers
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Recall Communication Guide 2016
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-4
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - November 2016
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised June 2017
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-1
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised January 2017
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice