Vehicle recall 18V828000 · November 26, 2018
2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia
The brake fluid line may contact a coolant hose clamp, possibly causing brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V828000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 26, 2018
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- UB9
- Owner notification
- January 10, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,136
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system; Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Alfa Romeo Giulia (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
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