Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Tipo: Affected Vehicles May Have Been Fitted With A Faulty 48-volt Battery. This May Lead To A Loss Of The Functionality Of The Battery. This May Result In A Risk Of Thermal
Fiat Chrysler is recalling 136 Tipo and 500X vehicles in the United Kingdom that may have faulty 48-volt batteries. A defective battery could stop working and potentially overheat if water enters the system. The manufacturer will check the battery system and replace the battery if needed.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES TIPO, FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES 500X. Units affected: 136
- Reason
- Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery. This may result in a risk of thermal run away in the case of water infiltration. Remedy: The repair is a check of the PBU valve code and replacement of the 48-volt battery if necessary.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2023-07-06
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/63f247be-3909-45e8-8d8c-52ff16784e2e