Alfa Romeo Giulia (2017-2018): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 18V828000 · Nov 26, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
6,136
vehicles affected
6,136
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V828000
- Date
- Nov 26, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 6,136
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Exhaust system; Service brakes, hydraulic > Power assist > Hydraulic > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles equipped with GME 280HP engines and All Wheel Drive ("AWD"). The brake fluid line may contact a coolant hose clamp, possibly causing brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust.
What can happen
Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the brake fluid line to prevent contact with the coolant hose clamp. If damage is found on the brake line, it will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB9.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo | Giulia | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V828000?
1 model: Alfa Romeo Giulia (2017-2018), about 6,136 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V828000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the brake fluid line to prevent contact with the coolant hose clamp. If damage is found on the brake line, it will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
What can happen?
Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.