NHTSA recall 17V146000
Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Fiat 500X
Reported Mar 7, 2017297 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number T16Built Dec 15, 2016 – Feb 20, 2017
The defect
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 remedy
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.