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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V147000

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Published March 7, 2018 · Recall initiated: March 6, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V147000, published March 7, 2018 and initiated March 6, 2018. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
ALFA ROMEO
Model
STELVIO
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2018 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V147000 on March 7, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALFA ROMEO. Model: STELVIO.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)