FIAT 500E 2013: POWER TRAIN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V358000

Make Model Year
FIAT 500E 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-09-04 2013-08-14 2013-08-16

Production Dates: 2012-12-16 - 2013-08-13

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N51

Component: POWER TRAIN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 491

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Fiat 500e electric vehicles manufactured December 16, 2012, through August 13, 2013. The half shaft joints may loosen and separate causing noise and a loss of driving capability.

Consequence

A loss of driving capability increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners and Fiat dealers will replace the fasteners attaching the half shaft inboard joints, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2013. Owners may contact Fiat at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's recall number is N51.

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.