Fiat Chrysler Automobiles 500 recall: Reduced brake performance
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that the rear brake shoe lining material may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This could result in a reduction in brake performance from the rear brakes.
- What to do
- Contact a Fiat Chrysler Automobiles dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to check the conformity of the brake linings and if found to be incorrect replace with new brake shoes which meet the correct conformity.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
It has been identified that the rear brake shoe lining material may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This could result in a reduction in brake performance from the rear brakes.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to check the conformity of the brake linings and if found to be incorrect replace with new brake shoes which meet the correct conformity.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 2 Sep 2016 | 18 Oct 2016 | 1,665 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 25 November 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.