Vehicle recall 19V817000 · November 15, 2019

2012-2013 Fiat 500

The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.
Consequence: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the transmission may not shift into the gear selected by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable adjuster, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB4.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 19V817000
Reported to NHTSA: November 15, 2019
Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufacturer campaign: VB4
Owner notification: January 9, 2020
Vehicles potentially affected: 51,788
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift; Power train › Automatic transmission

Recall 19V817000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Fiat 500 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012

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