NHTSA Recall 15V291000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Power Train. Reported 2015-05-18. An estimated 3,851 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 battery electric vehicles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 7, 2015. The Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) of the affected vehicles may set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift to neutral.
Risk
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EVCU, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R20.
Manufacturer campaign number: R20
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.