Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 14V-235 · 2013–2014 FIAT 500e
Chrysler Group LLC recall 14V-235 covers 4,141 2013–2014 FIAT 500e for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V235000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Fiat 500e Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) vehicles manufactured September 24, 2012, through April 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have cooling plates for the Power Inverter Module (PIM) that may leak coolant into areas of the high voltage circuitry, resulting a short circuit that could cause the related service fuse to blow.
The risk
If the service fuse blows, the vehicle would have a loss of propulsion while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PIM, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P23.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 32 vehicles were listed as unreachable.