FIAT 500 2015: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V291000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FIAT | 500 | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-06-19 | 2015-05-18 | 2015-05-18 |
Production Dates: 2013-03-08 - 2015-03-07
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R20
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3851
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
