Fiat 124 Spider (2017-2019): Power train
Recall 19V068000 · Feb 5, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
8,950
vehicles affected
8,950
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V068000
- Date
- Feb 5, 2019
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 8,950
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission > Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
- Model years
- 2017-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fiat | 124 Spider | 2017-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V068000?
1 model: Fiat 124 Spider (2017-2019), about 8,950 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V068000?
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.
What can happen?
If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.