Do you have a 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia or Stelvio in the United States? If so, you may be disappointed to learn that Stellantis has a nasty wonder in store for the holidays, announcing a recall for those models due to a brake-related factor that can also result in a total loss of power. power. braking function.
According to Alfa Romeo, 2,021 examples of the Giulia and Stelvio were possibly manufactured with a loose connection between the brake pedal input rod and the brake booster actuation rod. It is conceivable that the piston and push rod separate while driving, which means that the mechanical connection of the brake pedal and brake booster will no longer be “guaranteed”. In other words, cars can also lose their brakes, leaving the electronic parking brake only as a last resort.
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The automaker urged owners to watch for cautionary signs, such as a noise or a volatile brake pedal, which could mean their vehicle is affected by the problem.
Of the 2,021 affected vehicles, 1,025 are Giulia models manufactured between May 30, 2019 and February 6, 2020. The remaining 996 are Stelvios manufactured between May 23, 2019 and December 20, 2019. Alfa Romeo attributed the challenge of a misaligned screwdriving station in production. , which would possibly have caused the connection to become loose.
Stellantis’ European supplier quality team was first alerted to a potential problem with the braking formula on July 31, 2024. While the automaker has not been able to identify any reports on the box similar to the defect, it is also not aware of any accidents. , injuries or fires, so a recall was to be continued.
U. S. dealers U. S. owners will be notified of the recall on Jan. 3, 2025, and homeowners will receive notifications around Feb. 7, 2025. As part of the recall, the pushrod attachment will be inspected and, if necessary, the brake booster will be upgraded by dealers. free.