Recall number R/2017/325

Recall reference

R/2017/325

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2017-12-13

Reason for concern

SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER WIRING MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT-CIRCUIT

Reason for recall

On some Fiat 500L vehicles a layout non-conformity could cause abrasion of the supplementary heater (PTC) wiring. This could result in possible electric short-circuiting with the possibility of a loss of some vehicle safety. In the worst case it could cause a vehicle fire..

Remedy

Apply a cut-proof sheath on the supplementary heater wiring to protect it from abrasions.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local FIAT dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official FIAT service.

FIAT Reference ID

6159

Number of affected FIAT cars

17329