Alfa Romeo Stelvio (2018): Visibility
Recall 18V147000 · Mar 6, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
1,505
vehicles affected
1,505
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V147000
- Date
- Mar 6, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 1,505
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield wiper/washer > Motor
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 can happen
Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo | Stelvio | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V147000?
1 model: Alfa Romeo Stelvio (2018), about 1,505 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V147000?
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.
What can happen?
Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a 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.