ALFA ROMEO STELVIO 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V382000

Make Model Year
ALFA ROMEO STELVIO 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-07-20 2023-05-30 2023-05-30

Production Dates: 2017-11-14 - 2017-11-23

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 68A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 719

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US, LLC" is recalling certain 2017-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic matrix brakes. During certain driving maneuvers, the brake system may exert an excessive clamp force that may fracture the rotor, decreasing the brake performance.

Consequence

An unexpected decrease in brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the brake system module "BSM" software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 68A.

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.nhtsa.gov.