Fiat product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 27, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

15V179000

Brand / firm

Fiat

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5,660 units

Why it was recalled

An electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 EV vehicles manufactured March 27, 2012, to November 1, 2014. If the vehicle goes in to limp home mode, incompatible software between Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) and Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) may cause the electric propulsion system to fully shut down.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to ensure compatability between components, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R15.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.