NHTSA Recall 16V667000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V667000; Date: Sep. 15, 2016
If the spare tire is used while overinflated, the tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Fiat 500
Component: Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 32
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 25, 2016
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