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Alfa Romeo Giulia Recall 21V848: Tires May Carry Too Low a Load Rating, Risking a Crash

NHTSA campaign 21V848, reported November 2, 2021, 185 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles may have been fitted with tires that have a lower load rating than the vehicle was designed for. As a result, the vehicle may fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110, which covers tire selection and rims.

The incorrect tires can lead to the vehicle being overloaded, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the tires with the correct ones and update the owner's manual with the correct load rating, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2021. You can contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V848Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
TIRES; TIRES:MARKINGS
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with tires that have a lesser load rating than intended for the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
The incorrect tires can result in the operator overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tires, and update the owner's manual with the correct load rating, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y83.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Alfa Romeo Giulia2020