Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise controlRecall 19V-148 · Alfa Romeo vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 19V-148 covers 19,114 Alfa Romeo vehicles for a forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V148000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.
The risk
The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.
The fix
Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service 1-800-853-1403. The Alfa Romeo number for this recall is V27.
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
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 66 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 7, 2016 to February 21, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.