Fiat Recall 16V303000: Electrical System, Propulsion System, Traction Battery

NHTSA recall 16V303000 · announced May 16, 2016 · filed by Chrysler (fca Us Llc) · 16,584 units affected

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Fiat 500e vehicles manufactured March 22, 2012, to January 29, 2016. The power inverter module (PIM) may experience voltage spikes which can cause the propulsion system to shut down and loss of motive power.

The risk

Loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the PIM software, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S26.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Fiat 500e
• 2014 Fiat 500e
• 2015 Fiat 500e
• 2016 Fiat 500e

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.