2013 Fiat 500E recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A loss of driving capability increases the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V358000
- Manufacturer recall #
- N51
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 491
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Owner phone
- 1-888-242-6342
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 4, 2013
- Built
- Dec 16, 2012 – Aug 13, 2013
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.