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🧸 Product FR June 16, 2022

fiat — 500 voiture de tourisme

en raison de matériaux défectueux, les arbres d’essieu pourraient se briser. cela pourrait entraîner une perte de puissance de conduite sans avertissement, ce qui augmenterait le risque d’accident.

Fiat 500 passenger cars may have defective axle shafts that could break without warning, causing sudden loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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138 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 4, 2026
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What is this? This is a safety notice about some Fiat 500 cars. A part inside the axle may break. This could make the car lose power suddenly.

What's happening? Fiat has found that some cars have a broken axle part. This could cause the car to stop working without warning.

Does this affect me? If you own a Fiat 500, this might affect you. The problem is in cars made before a certain time.

What should I do? Take your car to a Fiat dealer. They will check and fix the problem for free. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need help with travel safety.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
fiat
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · en raison de matériaux défectueux, les arbres d’essieu pourraient se briser. cela pourrait entraîner une perte de puissance de conduite sans avertissement, ce qui augmenterait le risque d’accident.

First published
June 16, 2022
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48573/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
fiat — 500 voiture de tourisme. Fiat 500 passenger cars may have defective axle shafts that could break without warning, causing sudden loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 16, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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