MERCEDES BENZ 500 2015: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Make : MERCEDES BENZ Model : 500 Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2010-06-21 - 2016-01-12
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V302000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-11-10 Date Received by ODI: 2016-05-16 Date Added to Database: 2016-05-16
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: S34
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 39185
Summary:
      Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.
Consequence:
      If the clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      The remedy for this recall will include the installation of a clutch pedal limiter and a clutch pedal switch. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S34.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.