The Italian automaker was first alerted to a potentially dangerous brake issue in late July
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- A recall has been issued in the US, impacting 2,021 examples of the Giulia and Stelvio.
- Drivers could be left to rely solely on the electronic parking brake if a failure occurs.
- Owners will be notified by February 2025, and repairs will be done free of charge.
Do you own a 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia or Stelvio in the US? If so, you may be disappointed to hear that Stellantis has delivered an unwelcome holiday surprise, announcing a recall for these models due to a brake-related issue that could result in a complete loss of braking function.
According to Alfa Romeo, 2,021 examples of the Giulia and Stelvio may have been manufactured with a loose connection between the brake pedal’s input rod and the actuator rod on the brake booster. It’s possible that the piston and the push rod could separate while driving, meaning the mechanical connection of the brake pedal and brake booster may no longer be “guaranteed.” In simpler terms, vehicles could lose their brakes, leaving only the electronic parking brake as a last resort.
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The automaker has advised owners to watch for warning signs, such as an unusual noise or an unstable brake pedal, which may indicate their vehicle is affected by the issue.
Out of the 2,021 vehicles impacted, 1,025 are Giulia models built between May 30, 2019, and February 6, 2020. The remaining 996 are Stelvios manufactured between May 23, 2019, and December 20, 2019. Alfa Romeo has attributed the issue to a misaligned screwing station during production, which may have caused the loose connection.
Stellantis’ Europe Supplier Quality team was first alerted to a potential issue with the braking system on July 31, 2024. While the carmaker has been unable to identify any field reports related to the fault, nor is it aware of any accidents, injuries, or fires, it’s decided to issue a recall anyway.
US dealerships will be notified of the recall on January 3, 2025, with owners expected to receive notifications on or around February 7, 2025. As part of the recall, the push rod connection will be inspected, and if needed, dealerships will replace the brake booster free of charge.
