NHTSA Campaign 19V068000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Feb 5, 2019 · 8,950 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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
If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIAT | 124 SPIDER | 2017 | 8,950 |
| FIAT | 124 SPIDER | 2018 | 8,950 |
| FIAT | 124 SPIDER | 2019 | 8,950 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V068000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.