Fiat Chrysler Automobiles 500l: Supplementary Heater Wiring May Become Damaged And Cause An Electrical Short-circuit

Fiat 500L Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 17,329 Fiat 500L vehicles because the supplementary heater wiring may become damaged and cause an electrical short-circuit. This defect could result in loss of some vehicle safety features and, in worst-case scenarios, a vehicle fire. The manufacturer will apply a protective sheath to the wiring to prevent abrasion damage.

Recalling firm

FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD

Product

Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES 500L. Units affected: 17,329

Reason

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.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-12-13

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3f5413ca-aa89-4cce-acc2-433990eff736