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Alfa Romeo Stelvio Recall 21V221: Side curtain airbags may fail to deploy in a crash

NHTSA campaign 21V221, reported March 30, 2021, 1,222 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

An improperly crimped clamp may allow the side curtain airbag cushion and inflator to separate. This can cause the side curtain airbag to deploy incompletely or not deploy at all.

If the side curtain airbag does not deploy fully or at all in a crash, your risk of injury is higher. Dealers will replace the side airbag inflatable curtain assembly free of charge. Owners will be notified by mail.

You can check whether your vehicle is affected by entering your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website or by contacting FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number Y15).

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V221Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. An improperly crimped clamp may allow the side curtain air bag cushion and inflator to separate, causing an incomplete deployment or preventing the deployment of the air bag.
Risk
An incomplete deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag inflatable curtain assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 19, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y15.
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 Stelvio2021