Fiat Recalls Electric 500e For Cruise Software Update - Top Speed
The issue is related to faulty cruise-control software that was installed on some 500es that could potentially misread torque levels of the electric motors. FCA engineers discovered the problem after an investigation and review of warranty data. The recall affects roughly 40 percent of the 10,462 Fiat 500es sold in the United States between 2013 and 2015, and FCA says no known injuries, fatalities or customer complaints have occurred as a result of the problem. FCA is providing a software update to dealers as well as service instructions and will notify owners of affected vehicles. The second was another software problem that caused miscommunication between the electric vehicle control unit and battery pack. Press Release FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 3,975 cars to upgrade cruise-control software. A review of warranty data led to an investigation by FCA US LLC engineers. The investigation discovered certain Fiat 500e hatchbacks were inadvertently equipped with software that may misread torque levels generated by their motors, causing them to shift into neutral – a. Source: www.topspeed.com
