The defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles. The software for the wiper motor may incorrectly interpret the wiper motor as overheating, limiting the windshield wipers to operating only at the low-speed setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
The risk
Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U24.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 2018 |
Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 2018 | 131 | 11 |
Other visibility recalls in 2018
34 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the visibility; Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed 227 campaigns in all.
| 18V935000 31 Dec 2018 | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 18V891000 14 Dec 2018 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 18V852000 30 Nov 2018 | Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
| 18V842000 28 Nov 2018 | Champion Bus, Inc. |
| 18V812000 16 Nov 2018 | Thor Motor Coach |
| 18V793000 9 Nov 2018 | Ducati North America |
| 18V768000 31 Oct 2018 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 18V736000 17 Oct 2018 | Great Dane Trailers |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018