Fiat product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 18, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalls 2013–2015 Fiat 500

Recall number

15V291000

Brand / firm

Fiat

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,851 units

Why it was recalled

If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 7, 2015. The Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) of the affected vehicles may set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift to neutral.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EVCU, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R20.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.