NHTSA recall 15V-179 (15V179000)
electrical system recall reported March 27, 2015 - about 5,660 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V179000
- Also written as
- 15V-179
- Manufacturer number
- R15
- Reported
- March 27, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,660
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-179 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.