What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2016217
- Recall date
- 12 May 2016
- Make
- Fiat
- Models
- 500
- Model years
- 2012 to 2016
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Powertrain
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 7,819
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, clutch diaphragm springs may crack or become damaged, which could result in the driver being unable to shift gears, or potentially result in a loss of motive power. Depending on traffic conditions and the driveru2019s reactions, these issues could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will install a pedal travel limiter and pedal switch.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2016217.