FIAT SPIDER 2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V068000

Make Model Year
FIAT SPIDER 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-28 2019-02-05 2019-02-08

Production Dates: 2016-03-27 - 2019-01-30

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: V20

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8950

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Fiat Spider 124 vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module "TCM", certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.

Consequence

If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V20.

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.