Recall 17V-146
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalled the 2017 Fiat 500X: Tires (pressure monitoring and regulating systems).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-146
- Reported
- March 7, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 297 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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."
The risk
Driving a vehicle with an underinflated tire may result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is T16.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Fiat 500X 2017