The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V714000·Announced 2020-11-18

Alfa Romeo Giulia Recall for Rear Brake Disc Fracture Risk

FCA US LLC is recalling 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles because rear brake discs may fracture, potentially reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.

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 (brake disc fracture) that reduces braking performance and increases crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear brake discs may fracture during vehicle operation.

A rear brake disc fracture may result in a reduction of braking performance, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake discs and pads free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC 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
8

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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