The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2020, 2021 |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 2020, 2021 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR
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 |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2021 | 9 | 6 |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 2020 | 19 | 6 |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 2021 | 7 | 6 |
Other fuel system, gasoline recalls in 2021
40 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the fuel system, gasoline; Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed 225 campaigns in all.
| 21V976000 16 Dec 2021 | Ford Motor Company |
| 21V961000 13 Dec 2021 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 21V957000 9 Dec 2021 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 21V917000 22 Nov 2021 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 21V901000 18 Nov 2021 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 21V875000 12 Nov 2021 | Mazda North American Operations |
| 21V879000 12 Nov 2021 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 21V872000 10 Nov 2021 | Maserati North America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021