FIAT 500L 2014: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V103000

Make Model Year
FIAT 500L 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-03-31 2014-03-04 2014-03-11

Production Dates: 2013-04-05 - 2014-01-22

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: P06

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18100

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler Group LLC "Chrysler" is recalling certain model year 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles manufactured April 5, 2013, through January 22, 2014. In certain temperatures, moving the transmission shift lever may have a delayed effect or no effect on selecting a transmission gear.

Consequence

If there is no effect, the vehicle might not shift out of the Park position. If there is a delayed effect, the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter module or update the shifter software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P06.

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.