FIAT 500X 2016: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V529000

Make Model Year
FIAT 500X 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-02 2016-07-12 2016-07-12

Production Dates: 2014-05-29 - 2015-07-29

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: S55

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 329540

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

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

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.

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.