The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V817000·Announced 2019-11-15

Fiat 500 Recall: Shifter Cable Bushing Failure May Cause Gear Shift Issues

Chrysler is recalling 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles with 6-speed automatic transmissions because a shifter cable bushing may fail, allowing the cable to detach.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the vehicle may roll away despite being in Park, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating (score 4).

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The recall addresses a defect where the shifter cable bushing may fail, allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.

If the shifter cable detaches, the transmission may not shift into the gear selected by the driver. Additionally, even if the driver selects PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable adjuster free of charge. The recall began on January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 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 — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
51,788

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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