Chrysler Fiat 500 (2013) Power Train Recall: Shifter Cable Detachment Risk
Chrysler recalls certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500s with 6-speed automatic transmissions due to shifter cable detachment risk. This may cause transmission failure or vehicle rolling away when in PARK, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Chrysler for free shifter cable replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable could detach from the transmission, causing the vehicle to roll away even when in PARK, which may lead to crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1250656-chrysler-fiat-500-2013-power-train-recall-shifter-cable-detachment.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250656-chrysler-fiat-500-2013-power-train-recall-shifter-cable-detachment · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V817000
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“Chrysler Fiat 500 (2013) Power Train Recall: Shifter Cable Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250656-chrysler-fiat-500-2013-power-train-recall-shifter-cable-detachment. Based on NHTSA recall #19V817000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V817000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not shift into the selected gear. Even when in PARK, the vehicle could roll away due to the cable detachment, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles with 6-speed automatic transmissions are affected. Drivers who frequently park on slopes or in areas where rolling could cause accidents are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2012-2013 Fiat 500 has a 6-speed automatic transmission. The recall applies to vehicles purchased between 2012 and 2013.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free shifter cable replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 55 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V817000 (November 15, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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