01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2014 FIAT 500E recall campaigns
NHTSA 16V303000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- May 16, 2016
- Potential units
- 16,584campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Fiat 500e vehicles manufactured March 22, 2012, to January 29, 2016. The power inverter module (PIM) may experience voltage spikes which can cause the propulsion system to shut down and loss of motive power.
Why it matters: Loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the PIM software, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S26.
Owner notification: July 5, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
NHTSA 15V179000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- March 27, 2015
- Potential units
- 5,660campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: May 21, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
NHTSA 14V235000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- May 7, 2014
- Potential units
- 4,141campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: July 3, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH