Recall 15V291000: 2013–2015 Fiat 500
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 18, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 3,851
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Fiat 500
- 2014 Fiat 500
- 2015 Fiat 500
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V291000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R20
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Owner letters
- Jun 19, 2015
- Components
- Power train:automatic transmission (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology