Recall 15V179000: 2013–2015 Fiat 500E

Report received

Mar 27, 2015

Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected

5,660vehicles

Model years

2013–2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 Fiat 500E16 complaints
• 2014 Fiat 500E16 complaints
• 2015 Fiat 500E11 complaints