2016 Fiat 500x Recalls

All 2016 Fiat 500x recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

July 12th, 2016
Recalled Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Date
July 12th, 2016
Units Effected
412,981
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V529000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: S55
Manufactured Begin Date: May 29th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: July 29th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.

Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on August 24, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available in September 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.

Recall 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 Comments

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