NHTSA Complaint #10544416 — 2012 FIAT 500

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10544416
Vehicle	2012 FIAT 500
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	February 22, 2012
Date Filed	September 19, 2013
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

MY FIAT 500 HAS A DEFECTIVE REAR AXLE. THE REAR WHEELS ARE NOT IN ALIGNMENT. THE AXLE IS SOLID AND HAS NO ADJUSTMENT, THEREFORE IT IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE REAR WHEELS ARE TOED IN EXCESSIVELY WHICH HAS LED TO PREMATURE TIRE WEAR, VIBRATION AND INFERIOR FUEL MILEAGE. THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT ON MANY EARLY 500'S AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR

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