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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles equipped with GME 280HP engines and All Wheel Drive ("AWD"). The brake fluid line may contact a coolant hose clamp, possibly causing brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the brake fluid line to prevent contact with the coolant hose clamp. If damage is found on the brake line, it will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB9.
- 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
Some vehicles have a brake fluid line that may touch a coolant hose clamp. Over time, this contact can cause brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust system.
Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have it checked as soon as possible.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. The dealer will install a bracket on the brake fluid line to keep it from contacting the coolant hose clamp, and will replace the brake line free of charge if damage is found. Owners can also check their VIN for open recalls and contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 20172018 |
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