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SevereNHTSA·15V179000·Announced 2015-03-27

Fiat Recalls 500E Electric Vehicles for Propulsion System Shutdown Risk

Fiat is recalling 2013-2015 500E electric vehicles because incompatible software may cause the electric propulsion system to shut down, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a propulsion system shutdown creates a stall-like condition, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 EV vehicles manufactured between March 27, 2012, and November 1, 2014. The recall involves 5,660 vehicles.

The defect involves incompatible software between the Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) and the Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM). If the vehicle enters limp home mode, this incompatibility may cause the electric propulsion system to fully shut down. This shutdown creates a stall-like condition, which increases the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to ensure compatibility between components at no charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FIAT 500E
Brand
FIAT
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
5,660

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 500E

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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