The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V147000·Announced 2018-03-06

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Recalled for Wiper Motor Software Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles because wiper motor software may limit wipers to low speed, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, as limited wiper function increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles due to a software defect in the wiper motor. The software may incorrectly interpret the wiper motor as overheating, which limits the windshield wipers to operating only at the low-speed setting. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 2018 model year Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles.

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. 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 STELVIO
Brand
ALFA ROMEO
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Windshield Wiper
Hazard
Affected units
1,505

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 (1)

  • STELVIO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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