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HighNHTSA·19V551000·Announced 2019-07-25

Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Recalled for Inaccurate Fuel Level Display

FCA US LLC is recalling 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles because the Body Control Module may display a fuel level higher than the actual amount, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 a stall could lead to a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

FCA US LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles. The recall involves 21,914 vehicles where the Body Control Module (BCM) may indicate an inaccurate fuel level that displays higher than the actual amount in the tank.

This defect may allow the vehicle to be operated without enough fuel in the tank, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo 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, GIULIA
Brand
ALFA ROMEO
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
21,914

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)

  • STELVIO
  • GIULIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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