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SevereNHTSA·17V823000·Announced 2017-12-20

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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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