NHTSA Recall # | 132175 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V636000 |
MFG Compaign # | UA4 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | ALFA ROMEO |
Brand | ALFA ROMEO |
Model | STELVIO |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Date of notification | 10/10/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/04/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/08/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/09/18 |
Report created | 21/09/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 34357 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2017-2018 alfa romeo giulia and 2018 alfa romeo stelvio vehicles, equipped with 2. 0l engines. These engines may misfire causing the catalytic converter to overheat, possibly resulting in damage to the nearby wiring and engine components. |
Consequence summary | Heat damage to the engine compartment wiring or components can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for diagnostic codes, and update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began october 10, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is ua4. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |