Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V358000

Power train

Chrysler Group LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-08-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V358000

Power train

Component
Power train
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
491
Reported to NHTSA
2013-08-14
Owners notified
2013-09-04

Defect description

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Fiat 500e electric vehicles manufactured December 16, 2012, through August 13, 2013. The half shaft joints may loosen and separate causing noise and a loss of driving capability.

Safety risk

A loss of driving capability increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners and Fiat dealers will replace the fasteners attaching the half shaft inboard joints, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2013. Owners may contact Fiat at 1-888-242-6342. Chrysler's recall number is N51.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Fiat 500E2013

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.