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Alfa Romeo Giulia Recall 21V878: Cracked fuel sensor housing can leak fuel and cause stalls

NHTSA campaign 21V878, reported November 12, 2021, 11,419 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The fuel line sensor housing can crack, allowing fuel to leak. A leak can cause the engine to stall, which raises the risk of a crash. Fuel leaking near a source of ignition also increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will inspect the fuel line sensor housing and replace it if needed, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 11, 2022. For questions, contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall Y91.

If you own an affected 2020 or 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia or Stelvio, check your VIN for open recalls and schedule an authorized dealer visit as soon as possible.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V878Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
Risk
A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line sensor housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 11, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y91.
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 Giulia20202021
Alfa Romeo Stelvio20202021