Electrical system: wiringRecall 18V-636 · Alfa Romeo vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 18V-636 covers 34,357 Alfa Romeo vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V636000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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. 48 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 2, 2016 to September 4, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.