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HighNHTSA·16V667000·Announced 2016-09-15

Fiat 500 Recalled for Incorrect Spare Tire Pressure Label

FCA US LLC is recalling 2016 Fiat 500 vehicles because the spare tire placard lists an inflation pressure exceeding the tire's maximum limit.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a tire failure could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured between June 11, 2015, and July 27, 2016. The recall addresses a defect in the tire placard, which lists a tire inflation pressure for the spare tire that exceeds the maximum pressure listed on the tire sidewall. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

If the spare tire is used while overinflated, the tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified production period for the 2016 model year.

Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will add an overlay to the tire placard to provide the correct tire inflation information free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-888-242-6342 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FIAT 500
Brand
FIAT
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Tire Placard
Hazard
Affected units
32

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Model numbers (1)

  • 500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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