NHTSA Recall # | 133958 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V147000 |
MFG Compaign # | U24 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | ALFA ROMEO |
Brand | ALFA ROMEO |
Model | STELVIO |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
Date of notification | 25/04/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/04/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/08/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/03/18 |
Report created | 07/03/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 104 |
Estimated number of affected units | 1505 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2018 alfa romeo stelvio vehicles. The software for the wiper motor may incorrectly interpret the wiper motor as overheating, limiting the windshield wipers to operating only at the low-speed setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." |
Consequence summary | Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on april 25, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is u24. |
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). |