Vehicle may unexpectedly shift into neutral
Defect Summary
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 fiat 500 battery electric vehicles manufactured march 8, 2013, to march 7, 2015. the electric vehicle control unit (evcu) of the affected vehicles may set a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) that may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift to neutral.
Safety Consequence
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the evcu, free of charge. the recall began june 19, 2015. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r20.
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FAQ: Recall 15V291000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V291000?
NHTSA recall 15V291000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on May 18, 2015. It addresses: Vehicle may unexpectedly shift into neutral. The recall affects approximately 3,851 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V291000 or the manufacturer campaign number R20. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.