Fiat product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 7, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalls 2017 Fiat 500x

Recall number

17V146000

Brand / firm

Fiat

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 297 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.