Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #15V179000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V179000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2013-2015 fiat 500 ev vehicles manufactured march 27, 2012, to november 1, 2014 Includes 5,660 affected units, Electric Propulsion System may Shutdown, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2015 fiat 500 ev vehicles manufactured march 27, 2012, to november 1, 2014

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V179000
Report Received Date: 2015-03-27T00:00:00
Subject: Electric propulsion system may shutdown
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 5,660

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R15
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: An electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 87.41

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NHTSA ID: 15V179000
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