Issue ID | 1213265 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10759005 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | FIAT |
Model | 500E |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 05/02/15 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On february 5, 2015 at 8:40 a. M. While driving south in the high speed lane at 55 mph on highway 101 from san rafael to san francisco, there was a total and catastrophic electrical failure and resulting zero motor power of my fiat 500e. I was able to coast the car to the shoulder area crossing four lanes of traffic. A fiat repair technician coincidentally appeared on the scene and offered assistance. I indicated i was unwilling to drive the car any further. He instead drove the fiat 500e and i drove his gasoline fiat to the dealer in san francisco for repair. Dealership inspection and diagnosis indicated defective evcu. Dealer replaced evcu. On march 19, 2015 - evcu failure again; unable to change gears from park to drive with "not ready" and |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 412 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
VIN pattern | 3C3CFFGE7FTXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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