Body: hatchback/liftgateRecall 18V-203 · 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 18V-203 covers 12,595 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio for a body: hatchback/liftgate problem, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V203000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 16 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 20, 2017 to February 14, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.