Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 15V-291 · 2013–2015 FIAT 500
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V-291 covers 3,851 2013–2015 FIAT 500 for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V291000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 18 vehicles were listed as unreachable.