CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 27, 2016. The tire placard on the affected vehicles lists a tire inflation pressure for the spare tire that exceeds the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- If the spare tire is used while overinflated, the tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will add an overlay on the tire placard to the correct tire inflation information, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's number for this recall is S69.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The tire placard on certain 2016 Fiat 500 vehicles built between June 2015 and July 2016 lists a spare tire inflation pressure that is higher than the maximum pressure printed on the tire's sidewall. Following the placard could lead you to overinflate the spare.
If the temporary spare tire is used while overinflated, it may suddenly fail, which increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Dealers will add an overlay to the tire placard showing the correct tire inflation information. Owners may also contact Chrysler customer service at 1-888-242-6342 (recall number S69), and you can check your VIN for any open recalls on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fiat 500 | 2016 |
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