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Fiat Chrysler Tipo and 500X recalled over a fire risk
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.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Tipo
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 25/03/2023 – 14/04/2023
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- 6623
500X
- Build dates
- 18/11/2022 – 12/05/2023
- Manufacturer reference
- 6623
What to do now
There is a risk of fire on affected Fiat Chrysler Tipo and 500X.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. Vehicle fires can start while driving or parked. Some manufacturers advise parking outside until the repair is done.
Repairs and costs
Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.
If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2023/168). Quoted as issued.
Summary
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.
Defect
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.
Models
Tipo, 500X
Open the DVSA notice
Questions
Why are Fiat Chrysler Tipo and 500X being recalled?
There is a risk of fire on affected Fiat Chrysler Tipo and 500X. Vehicle fires can start while driving or parked. Some manufacturers advise parking outside until the repair is done.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty. If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.