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Alfa Romeo Giulia Recall 18V636: Engine misfire can overheat wiring and risk fire or stall

NHTSA campaign 18V636, reported September 14, 2018, 34,357 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles with 2.0L engines may experience engine misfires. The misfires can cause the catalytic converter to overheat, which may damage nearby engine compartment wiring and components.

Heat damage to the wiring or engine parts can increase the risk of a fire or cause the engine to stall, which raises the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the vehicle for diagnostic codes and update the engine control module software. Owners will be notified by Chrysler, or you can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872 (recall number UA4). Check your VIN for open recalls on your vehicle.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V636Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles, equipped with 2.0L engines. These engines may misfire causing the catalytic converter to overheat, possibly resulting in damage to the nearby wiring and engine components.
Risk
Heat damage to the engine compartment wiring or components can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for diagnostic codes, and update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA4.
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.

Affected vehicles

Alfa Romeo Giulia20172018
Alfa Romeo Stelvio2018