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Fiat 500e recall (15V179000)

Fiat · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID
15V179000

Report Received
2015-03-27

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Make
Fiat

Model(s)
500E

Model Year(s)
2014, 2015, 2013

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Potentially Affected Units
5,660

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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