Fiat Chrysler Automobiles 500: Fuel May Leak Leading In Extreme Cases To Fire
Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 271 Fiat 500 vehicles in the United Kingdom because the fuel pump protection bracket does not meet safety standards. In a crash, this defect could damage the fuel feed pipe, increasing the risk of fuel leakage and potentially causing a fire. The manufacturer will replace the fuel pump protection bracket and reposition the fuel feed pipe.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES 500. Units affected: 271
- Reason
- The fuel pump protection bracket is not to conformity and in the event of an accident the fuel feed pipe could be damaged leading to an increased risk of fuel leakage and possible fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump feed protection bracket and reposition the fuel feed pipe.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-01-05
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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