ALFA ROMEO STELVIO 2018: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V148000

Make Model Year
ALFA ROMEO STELVIO 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-25 2019-03-01 2019-03-01

Production Dates: 2017-03-20 - 2019-02-21

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: V27

Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19114

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

FCA US LLC "Alfa Romeo" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module "BSM" software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control "ACC" after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.

Consequence

The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service 1-800-853-1403. The Alfa Romeo number for this recall is V27.

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.