NHTSA recall 16V303000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Fiat 500E
Reported May 16, 201616,584 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number S26Built Mar 22, 2012 – Jan 29, 2016
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.