Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Recalled for Engine Fire Risk
Chrysler is recalling 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Stelvio vehicles because engine misfires may overheat the catalytic converter, potentially causing a fire or engine stall.
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 where overheating components can cause a fire or engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The recall involves 34,357 vehicles.
The defect involves engines that may misfire, causing the catalytic converter to overheat. This overheating can result in damage to nearby wiring and engine components. Heat damage to the engine compartment wiring or components can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash.
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 on October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALFA ROMEO GIULIA, STELVIO
- Brand
- ALFA ROMEO
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Car
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 34,357
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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