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NHTSA Recall 19V148000: Adaptive cruise control (forward collision avoidance) and service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,114 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

19,114
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2019
owners notified (March 25)
NHTSA campaign19V148000
Manufacturer campaignV27
ComponentsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Report receivedMarch 1, 2019
Owner notificationMarch 25, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.

Safety risk

The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service 1-800-853-1403. The Alfa Romeo number for this recall is V27.

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 19V148000

Make and modelModel years
Alfa Romeo Giulia2017, 2018, 2019
Alfa Romeo Stelvio2018, 2019

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.