Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Recalled for Brake Fluid Contamination
FCA US LLC is recalling 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles because contaminated brake fluid may damage the braking system and reduce performance.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The braking system on these vehicles may have been filled with contaminated brake fluid, which could potentially damage the system and affect its performance.
A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on February 1, 2018.
Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the braking system, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is T84. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALFA ROMEO GIULIA, STELVIO
- Brand
- ALFA ROMEO
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 216
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- GIULIA
- STELVIO
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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