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2012 FIAT 500 Recall - Campaign #11V550000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

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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Vehicle 2012 FIAT 500
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
 
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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Front And/Or Rear Emblems Bubbling And/Or Fading This bulletin involves replacing the rear FIAT emblem and inspecting and if necessary replacing the front FIAT emblem. Front And/Or Rear Emblems Bubbling And/Or Fading

Mar 15, 2021 - 100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin involves insepcting and if necessary replacing the shift knob. Chrome top cap on the shift knob is loose.

Mar 15, 2021 - 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
This bulletin involves replacing both left and right front jounce bumpers. The customer may experience a noise from the front of the vehicle while going over bumps which may be more noticeable in colder temperatures.

Sep 28, 2020 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HVAC Control Panel Illumination Inoperative

Sep 28, 2020 - 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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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.

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