NHTSA Campaign 18V636000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Sep 14, 2018 · 34,357 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles, equipped with 2.0L engines. These engines may misfire causing the catalytic converter to overheat, possibly resulting in damage to the nearby wiring and engine components.

Consequence

Heat damage to the engine compartment wiring or components can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for diagnostic codes, and update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA4.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ALFA ROMEO GIULIA 2017 34,357
ALFA ROMEO GIULIA 2018 34,357
ALFA ROMEO STELVIO 2018 34,357

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V636000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.