Stellantis Recalls Alfa Romeo Giulia & Stelvio for Brake Issue

Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) has issued a recall for 2,021 units of its 2019 to 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The reason behind the recall is that a fastener connecting the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, causing the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

If a complete separation of the piston and push rod occurs, the mechanical coupling of the brake pedal and brake booster may no longer be guaranteed. In such a case, vehicle braking would only be possible using the electronic parking brake switch, increasing the risk of a crash. If the connection is loose, the driver may notice an abnormal noise or an unstable brake pedal.

Giulia Models – 

The suspect period began on May 30, 2019, when the first suspect parts were installed in vehicles, and ended on February 6, 2020, when vehicles with the defect were no longer produced. Supplier production and vehicle traceability records were used to determine the suspect population.

Similar vehicles not included in this recall were built before or after the suspect period.

The total number of affected Giulia vehicles is 1,025.

Stelvio Models – 

The suspect period began on May 23, 2019, when the first suspect parts were installed in vehicles, and ended on December 20, 2019, when vehicles with the defect were no longer produced. Supplier production and vehicle traceability records were used to determine the suspect population.

Similar vehicles not included in this recall were built before or after the suspect period.

The total number of affected Stelvio vehicles is 996.

Recall Chronology – 

• July 31, 2024: The Stellantis Europe Supplier Quality team was informed by the supplier of a potential issue related to the MK C1 braking system.
• September 27, 2024: The Stellantis Europe S.p.A Customer Experience (“CX”) department opened an investigation as a result of information provided by the supplier regarding suspect parts.
• October 21, 2024: The Stellantis Europe S.p.A CX department received information from the supplier defining a scope of suspect parts and the fact that the final torque might not meet manufacturing specifications.
• November 4, 2024: The Stellantis Europe S.p.A CX department received a complete scope of the suspect parts with serial numbers from the supplier.
• November 20, 2024: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. submitted its Defect Information Report regarding the suspect component (NHTSA No. 24E-092).
• November through December 2024: The Stellantis Europe S.p.A CX organization reviewed supplier data, traceability records, and determined the suspect period for affected vehicles.
• As of December 12, 2024: Stellantis Europe S.p.A has not identified any global field reports potentially related to this issue. Additionally, they are not aware of any accidents, injuries, or fires potentially related to this issue across all markets.
• December 13, 2024: FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles.

Remedy and Owner Notification – 

Dealers will inspect, repair, or replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 7, 2025.

Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA’s number for this recall is E0B.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or visit nhtsa.gov.