Fiat recall: Power train
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Fiat 500L vehicles. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration maybe incorrect, limiting the engine to idle speed and torque even when accelerator pedal is fully pressed.
What could happen
If the vehicle does not accelerate as expected, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may the Fiat Information Center at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's number for this recall is T19.
Vehicles covered
- Fiat 500L 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V192000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 21, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 13, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 25,583
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 6, 2013 to Oct 14, 2014
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- Maker's own recall number
- T19
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Fiat recall: Air bags Sep 23, 2015
- Fiat recall: Air bags Aug 6, 2014
- Fiat recall: Power train Mar 4, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.