FIAT SPIDER 2018: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V068000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FIAT | SPIDER | 2018 |
| 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
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.
If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
