NHTSA recall 15V-291 (15V291000)
power train recall reported May 18, 2015 - about 3,851 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V291000
- Also written as
- 15V-291
- Manufacturer number
- R20
- Reported
- May 18, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,851
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, the loss of drive could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-291 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.