The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V203000·Announced 2018-03-29

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Recall for Liftgate Wiring Water Leak

FCA US LLC is recalling 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles because water leaks into liftgate wiring, causing corrosion that may allow the liftgate to open while driving.

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 (body/hatchback) where the hazard explicitly increases 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 Stelvio vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where water may leak into the wiring connectors for the rear liftgate and the liftgate-opening switch, causing corrosion.

Corrosion at the connectors may cause the liftgate to unintentionally open while the vehicle is moving at speeds of less than 3 miles per hour. This allows cargo to fall out of the vehicle, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional protection against water leaking into the liftgate wiring connectors and switch, free of charge. The recall began April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALFA ROMEO STELVIO
Brand
ALFA ROMEO
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
12,595

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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