Fiat Recall 19V068000: Power Train, Automatic Transmission, Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA recall 19V068000 · announced February 5, 2019 · filed by Chrysler (fca Us Llc) · 8,950 units affected

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Fiat Spider 124 vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.

The risk

If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V20.

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

• 2017 Fiat 124 Spider
• 2018 Fiat 124 Spider
• 2019 Fiat 124 Spider

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