2014 Fiat 500e | 2015 Fiat 500e | 2013 Fiat 500e — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Published March 27, 2015 · Recall initiated: March 27, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V179000, published March 27, 2015. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2014 Fiat 500e | 2015 Fiat 500e | 2013 Fiat 500e — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FIAT
- Model
- 500E
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2014 FIAT 500E | 2015 FIAT 500E | 2013 FIAT 500E
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Fiat 500e | 2015 Fiat 500e | 2013 Fiat 500e — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V179000 on March 27, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FIAT. Model: 500E.