Recalls: Fiat JF Freemont
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Fiat JF Freemont
2013 Fiat JF Freemont: main bearing failure
In November 2013, a recall was issued for 2013 Fiat Freemont vehicles due to a potential loss of engine oil pressure and subsequent main bearing failure. If this occurred, the engine may stall or fail, posing a potential traffic hazard to road users (PRA 2013/13869).
2013-15 Fiat JF Freemont 2.4i: smoke and/or fire from catalytic cover
In August 2015, a recall was issued for Fiat Freemont vehicles that had 2.4-litre petrol engines and were available for sale from 2013 to 2015. In these vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the catalytic converter – if this persisted, smoke and/or a fire may occur (PRA 2015/14847).
2013-15 Fiat JF Freemont: driver’s airbag may deploy unexpectedly
In September 2017, a recall was issued for 2013-15 Fiat JF Freemont vehicles because the steering wheel wire harness could become trapped between a tab on the steering wheel plastic back cover and the edge of the horn plate. As a result, the edge of the horn plate could rub through the wire insulation, cause an electrical short circuit and, in turn, cause the driver’s airbag to deploy unexpectedly. Deployment of the driver’s airbag could increase the risk of a collision and/or injury to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2017/16280.
2014-16 Fiat JF Freemont: cruise control locks speed or causes acceleration
In July 2018, a recall (campaign U49) was issued for 2014-16 Fiat JF Freemont vehicles. In these vehicles, faulty software for the Power Control Module (PCM) could affect cruise control – this could cause locking of speed or vehicle acceleration. If the driver did not shift to neutral or apply the brakes to stop the vehicle, this condition could cause a collision. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16819.
Problems and faults: Fiat JF Freemont
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Fiat JF Freemont: tailgate wiring and electrical problems
In the Fiat JF Freemont, there are electrical wires which extend from the body of the vehicle and into the rear tailgate; these wires are covered by an accordion boot/casing in the area between the body and the tailgate. With each opening and closing of the tailgate, the plastic insulation for these wires can bend and chafe. Over time, the wires may shear through. If this occurs, electrical items associated with the tailgate – such as the boot lights, boot lock, rear wiper and rear view camera – may work intermittently or stop working at all. To fix, the wiring harness has to be replaced.
