Front airbag deployment defect in 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Chrysler is recalling 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles for a defective seat belt buckle switch sensor that may prevent front airbags from deploying. Dealers will repair the connection at no cost.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm product (defective airbag safety system) where no injuries or deaths have been reported. The defect affects a critical safety feature, placing it at the High level per the severity rubric.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio due to a defect in the front seat belt buckle switch sensor. This recall is part of a larger campaign affecting multiple makes and model years, including Alfa Romeo Giulia, Fiat 500X, Fiat 500E, and Jeep Renegade vehicles.
The seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected. When defective, this sensor prevents the front seat airbag from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Owners were notified by mail starting August 27, 2024. Dealers will repair the connection free of charge. Owners can contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for service or additional information.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2019 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO
- Brand
- ALFA ROMEO
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Airbag System
- Hazard
- airbag-deployment-failure
- sensor-malfunction
- Affected units
- 337,128
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (5)
- STELVIO
- GIULIA
- RENEGADE
- 500X
- 500E
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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