NHTSA Complaint #10874631 — 2012 FIAT 500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10874631
Vehicle	2012 FIAT 500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 14, 2016
Date Filed	June 16, 2016
Mileage	48,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DE

Consumer Description

AT 47,500 MILES AND 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP, MY PASSENGER SIDE LOWER FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF PROBLEMS LEADING UP TO THE BREAKAGE. UNFORTUNATELY FIAT NO LONGER MAKES THE 2012 LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS AND THE 2013+ BALL JOINTS REQUIRE A NEW ASSEMBLY SO THE ENTIRE BALL JOINT, CONTROL ARM, ETC. ASSEMBLY HAS TO BE CREATED.

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