Chrysler is recalling about 19,500 2014 Fiat 500L cars to upgrade their transmission software.
The automaker said that it launched an investigation after reviewing reports that some vehicles equipped with dual dry clutch automatic transmissions would not shift readily out of park and/or their transmissions did not receive, or were slow to receive, an intended gear selection.
No injuries or accidents were reported as a result of this issue.
The investigation discovered the function of one microcontroller component may be compromised by certain temperature extremes. A software update resolves the issue.
About 20% affected cards are in dealer hands. Repair costs will be borne by the company, and affected customers – including some 18,100 in the U.S. and 1,400 in Canada – will be contacted and advised when to schedule service.
Of the total, an estimated 200 vehicles may require shift-module replacement to ensure hardware-software compatibility.
Source: Chrysler
