2013-2015 Fiat 500E recall: 12v/24v/48v battery
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on March 27, 2015. It covers about 5,660 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,660
- reported
- Mar 27, 2015
- owners notified
- May 21, 2015
- related complaints
- 27
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 15V179000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 27 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 15V179000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Fiat 500E 12v/24v/48v battery?
Yes. Recall 15V179000, reported on March 27, 2015, covers about 5,660 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V179000?
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.
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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