NHTSA Recall # | 129875 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V203000 |
MFG Compaign # | U34 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | ALFA ROMEO |
Brand | ALFA ROMEO |
Model | STELVIO |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
Date of notification | 25/04/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/03/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 14/02/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/03/18 |
Report created | 30/03/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 12595 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2018 alfa romeo stelvio vehicles. Water may leak into the wiring connectors for the rear liftgate and the liftgate-opening switch, causing corrosion. |
Consequence summary | Corrosion at the connectors may cause the liftgate to unintentionally open while moving at speeds of less than 3 miles per hour, allowing cargo to fall out of the vehicle, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional protection against water leaking into the liftgate wiring connectors and switch, free of charge. The recall began april 25, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is u34. |
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). |