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HighNHTSA·16V303000·Announced 2016-05-16

Fiat 500e Recall: Power Inverter Module May Cause Loss of Motive Power

Chrysler is recalling 2013-2016 Fiat 500e vehicles because a power inverter module defect may cause the propulsion system to shut down, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of motive power increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Fiat 500e vehicles manufactured between March 22, 2012, and January 29, 2016. The recall involves 16,584 vehicles.

The power inverter module (PIM) in these vehicles may experience voltage spikes. This defect can cause the propulsion system to shut down, resulting in a loss of motive power. Loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FIAT 500E
Brand
FIAT
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
16,584

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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