Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V203000

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-03-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V203000

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate

Component
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
12,595
Reported to NHTSA
2018-03-29
Owners notified
2018-04-25

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Alfa Romeo Stelvio2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.