2013-2014 Fiat 500E recall: traction battery
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on May 7, 2014. It covers about 4,141 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,141
- reported
- May 7, 2014
- owners notified
- Jul 3, 2014
- related complaints
- 19
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Fiat 500e Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) vehicles manufactured September 24, 2012, through April 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have cooling plates for the Power Inverter Module (PIM) that may leak coolant into areas of the high voltage circuitry, resulting a short circuit that could cause the related service fuse to blow.
- Risk
- If the service fuse blows, the vehicle would have a loss of propulsion while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PIM, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P23.
Recall number 14V235000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 19 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 14V235000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Fiat 500E traction battery?
Yes. Recall 14V235000, reported on May 7, 2014, covers about 4,141 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V235000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PIM, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P23.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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