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- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Problem
- FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.
- Risk
- The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service 1-800-853-1403. The Alfa Romeo number for this recall is V27.
- 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
Certain 2017-2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Stelvio vehicles have Brake System Module software that may stop the driver from disabling Adaptive Cruise Control after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip. If the driver cannot turn off the cruise control, the risk of a crash increases.
Alfa Romeo is notifying owners and will have dealers update the Brake System Module software at no cost to you. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners can contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with recall number V27.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN on CarRecallWatch.com or contact an authorized Alfa Romeo dealer, and schedule the free software update if your vehicle is included.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 20182019 |