CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the vehicle does not accelerate as expected, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles may have an incorrect calibration in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. When this happens, the engine can be limited to idle speed and torque even when the accelerator pedal is fully pressed. If the vehicle does not accelerate as expected, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
The remedy is a free software update. Dealers will update the PCM software at no cost to you, and the manufacturer will also notify owners directly. The recall began April 13, 2017.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls, and for questions about this recall contact the Fiat Information Center at 1-888-242-6342, referencing recall number T19.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fiat 500L | 2014 |
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