ALFA ROMEO STELVIO 2018: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V203000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALFA ROMEO | STELVIO | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-04-25 | 2018-03-29 | 2018-03-30 |
Production Dates: 2017-03-20 - 2018-02-14
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: U34
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12595
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. Water may Leak into the wiring connectors for the rear liftgate and the liftgate-opening switch, causing corrosion.
Corrosion at the connectors may cause the liftgate to unintentionally open while moving at speeds of less than 3 miles per hour, allowing cargo to fall out of the vehicle, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional protection against water leaking into the liftgate wiring connectors and switch, free of charge. The recall began April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U34.
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.
