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- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The windshield wiper motor software may wrongly read the wiper motor as overheating. When that happens, the wipers are limited to low speed only, which fails to meet federal windshield wiping and washing standards.
Reduced wiper function can cut the driver's view of the road in rain or snow, which raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the wiper motor at no charge, and Chrysler will notify owners. You can also contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number U24), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 2018 |
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