ALFA ROMEO GIULIA 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V828000

Make Model Year
ALFA ROMEO GIULIA 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-01-10 2018-11-26 2018-11-28

Production Dates: 2016-09-07 - 2017-09-18

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: UB9

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6136

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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 brake fluid line may contact a coolant hose clamp, possibly causing brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust.

Consequence

Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and 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 January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB9.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.