Fiat — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2024-10-02

Origin: イタリア共和国

Fiat 500, Panda reverse gear switch has improper internal component assembly

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-10-02
Country of origin	イタリア共和国
Manufacturer	Stellantis Japan Inc.
Models affected	500, Panda
Units affected	454
Defect	Due to improper assembly of internal components in the reverse gear switch, the switch may not operate correctly when the gear is set to reverse. As a result, the reverse lights may not illuminate, a warning message may be displayed on the meter, and the rear camera and parking sensors may not operate.
Component	Electrical system (reverse gear switch)
Remedy	For all vehicles, check the manufacturing number engraved on the reverse gear switch, and if it is a defective product, replace it with a good one.
Recall number	外-3880
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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