Component Description
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20161215
End Date Of Manufacturing
20170220
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
297
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20170413
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Report Received Date
20170307
Record Creation Date
20170308
Regulation Part Number
Defect 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 Summary
Driving a vehicle with an underinflated tire may result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
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.
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.