Fiat Recall R15: Electric Propulsion System May Shutdown
2015 Fiat 500e
An electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical System — 12v/24v/48v Battery
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (21)
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q2
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Fiat 500e
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Fiat 500e
- Communications Cover Letter
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Fiat 500e
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
- Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 4
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q2
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
- Renotification Notice
- Chronology - Update on May 4, 2016
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
- Recall Quarterly Report #6 2016-3
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