NHTSA Recall # | 128689 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V068000 |
MFG Compaign # | V20 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | FIAT |
Brand | FIAT |
Model | SPIDER |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MO |
Date of notification | 28/03/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 27/03/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/01/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/02/19 |
Report created | 08/02/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 8950 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2017-2019 fiat spider 124 vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the transmission control module (tcm), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate. |
Consequence summary | If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the tcm software, free of charge. The recall began march 28, 2019. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is v20. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |