Alfa Romeo Giulia Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Fire Risk
FCA US LLC is recalling 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia AWD vehicles because brake fluid may leak onto the exhaust, increasing fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 fire due to brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles equipped with GME 280HP engines and All Wheel Drive (AWD). The recall affects 6,136 vehicles. The issue involves the brake fluid line potentially contacting a coolant hose clamp, which can cause brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust system.
Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the hazard is identified as a fire risk.
Dealers will install a bracket on the brake fluid line to prevent contact with the coolant hose clamp. If damage is found on the brake line, it will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2019. 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 GIULIA
- Brand
- ALFA ROMEO
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Brake System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 6,136
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)
- GIULIA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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