Windshield wiper/washer: motorRecall 18V-147 · 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 18V-147 covers 1,505 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio for a windshield wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V147000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The software for the wiper motor may incorrectly interpret the wiper motor as overheating, limiting the windshield wipers to operating only at the low-speed setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
The risk
Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U24.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 12, 2017 to August 28, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.