FIAT 500X 2017: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V146000

Make Model Year
FIAT 500X 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-04-13 2017-03-07 2017-03-08

Production Dates: 2016-12-15 - 2017-02-20

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: T16

Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 297

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 138

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2017 Fiat 500X vehicles. When the vehicle has a tire with low tire pressure, the tire pressure monitoring system "TPMS" warning light may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Consequence

Driving a vehicle with an underinflated tire may result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T16.

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.