NHTSA Recall 18V828000: Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling) and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,136 vehicles. It affects 2017–2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V828000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | UB9 |
| Components | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › HYDRAULIC › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | November 26, 2018 |
| Owner notification | January 10, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles equipped with GME 280HP engines and All Wheel Drive ("AWD"). The brake fluid line may contact a coolant hose clamp, possibly causing brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust.
Safety risk
Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the brake fluid line to prevent contact with the coolant hose clamp. If damage is found on the brake line, it will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB9.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V828000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.