NHTSA Complaint #11011605 — 2013 FIAT 500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11011605
Vehicle	2013 FIAT 500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 31, 2017
Date Filed	July 31, 2017
Mileage	28,983 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND THE TRUNK LID BREAKS. THERE ARE SEVERAL BROKEN WIRES. THIS IS CAUSING THE "CHECK LICENSE PLATE LIGHT" WARNING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT IS OUT WHICH IS A TICKET-ABLE OFFENSE WITH SURCHARGE IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS WHERE THE CAR IS REGISTERED. THE EXPOSED WIRES COULD ALSO ARC AND CAUSE A FIRE.

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