FIAT 2013-2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

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, i…

Recall #: 15V179000

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FIAT 2013-2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY was recalled by Fiat in March 27, 2015. Reason: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 EV vehicles manufactured March 27, 2…. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to ensure compa…. Verify recall #15V179000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Fiat issued this NHTSA recall-Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 EV vehicles manufactured March 27, 2….

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agency class: March 27, 2015
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #15V179000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

An electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

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 Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	15V179000
Date reported	March 27, 2015
Date initiated	March 27, 2015
Recalling firm	Fiat
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on March 27, 2015. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15V179000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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