NHTSA Complaint #11621183 — 2012 FIAT 500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11621183
Vehicle	2012 FIAT 500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 1, 2024
Date Filed	October 22, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The wiring harness bundle leading to the trunk failed between the trunk & upper drivers side of the car. Upper brake lights stopped working, then rear defroster, then trunk wouldn’t open & I got a license plate light warning on the dash. Mechanic tried to replace switch, still didn’t work, the tried to replace handle (with license plate light). Mechanic broke more wires in bundle, back brake lights stopped working. The wiring harness bundle leading into the trunk is defective.

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