Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 15V-179 · 2013–2015 FIAT 500e
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V-179 covers 5,660 2013–2015 FIAT 500e for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V179000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 38 vehicles were listed as unreachable.