2017–2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia & 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V636000
- Manufacturer recall #
- UA4
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- 34,357
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Owner phone
- 1-844-253-2872
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 10, 2018
- Built
- Apr 12, 2017 – Aug 30, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.