Recall 15V179000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Report Date
20150327
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 EV vehicles manufactured March 27, 2012, to November 1, 2014. If the vehicle goes in to limp home mode, incompatible software between Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) and Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) may cause the electric propulsion system to fully shut down.

Safety Consequence

An electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to ensure compatability between components, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R15.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 FIAT 500E
2014 FIAT 500E
2015 FIAT 500E

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.