The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V068000·Announced 2019-02-05

Fiat 124 Spider Recall for Transmission Software Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2017-2019 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles with automatic transmissions due to a software defect that may cause unexpected downshifting and sudden deceleration.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission control) that causes sudden deceleration, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The recall addresses a defect in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) programming.

Due to the incorrect programming, certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate. If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, which increases the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2019. 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 124 SPIDER
Brand
FIAT
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
8,950

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)

  • 124 SPIDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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