The defect
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."
The risk
The incorrect tires can result in the operator overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2020 |
Components: TIRES | TIRES:MARKINGS
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 Giulia | 2020 | 18 | 9 |
Other tires recalls in 2021
26 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the tires; Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed 225 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021