Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio (2017-2019): Forward collision avoidance
Recall 19V148000 · Mar 1, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
19,114
vehicles affected
19,114
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V148000
- Date
- Mar 1, 2019
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 19,114
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Forward collision avoidance > Adaptive cruise control; Service brakes, hydraulic > Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip > Control unit/module
- Model years
- 2017-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo | Giulia | 2017-2019 |
| Alfa Romeo | Stelvio | 2018-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V148000?
2 models: Alfa Romeo Giulia (2017-2019), Alfa Romeo Stelvio (2018-2019), about 19,114 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V148000?
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.
What can happen?
The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.
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.