- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
- Risk
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 98A.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some plug-in hybrid vehicles may have a 12-volt battery positive cable or high-voltage connector cable that was not tightened properly. Over time, this can cause the electrical connections to overheat.
Overheating connections can lead to a fire, either while the vehicle is parked or while it is being driven, which raises the risk of injury. Until the repair is done, park the vehicle outside and away from buildings and other structures.
An authorized dealer will inspect the cable connections and tighten them as needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. To check whether your VIN has an open recall, or to ask questions, contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall 98A.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Alfa Romeo Tonale | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Tonale Phev | 2024 |
| Dodge Hornet | 20232024 |