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.
Chrysler (FCA US) – Electric Propulsion System may Shutdown
| Report Received Date | 03/27/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V179000 |
| Consequence Summary | An electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | R15 |
| Potentially Affected | 5660 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V179000) |
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