Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V303000 Reported May 16, 2016

Propulsion system may shut down

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Electrical System · 16,584 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V303000
Manufacturer Campaign
S26
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
16,584
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 16, 2016
Completion Rate
81.27

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 fiat 500e vehicles manufactured march 22, 2012, to january 29, 2016. the power inverter module (pim) may experience voltage spikes which can cause the propulsion system to shut down and loss of motive power.

Safety Consequence

Loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 16V303000 or campaign S26.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V303000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V303000?

NHTSA recall 16V303000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on May 16, 2016. It addresses: Propulsion system may shut down. The recall affects approximately 16,584 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V303000 or the manufacturer campaign number S26. 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.