Electric propulsion system may shutdown
Defect Summary
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 fiat 500 ev vehicles manufactured march 27, 2012, to november 1, 2014. if the vehicle goes in to limp home mode, incompatible software between electric vehicle control unit (evcu) and battery pack control module (bpcm) may cause the electric propulsion system to fully shut down.
Safety Consequence
An electric propulsion system shut down will cause a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to ensure compatability between components, free of charge. the recall began on may 21, 2015. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r15.
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FAQ: Recall 15V179000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V179000?
NHTSA recall 15V179000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on March 27, 2015. It addresses: Electric propulsion system may shutdown. The recall affects approximately 5,660 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V179000 or the manufacturer campaign number R15. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.