Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systemsRecall 17V-146 · 2017 FIAT 500x
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 17V-146 covers 297 2017 FIAT 500x for a tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems problem, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V146000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T16.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.