Vehicle recall 19V148000 · March 1, 2019
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V148000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 1, 2019
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- V27
- Owner notification
- March 25, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19,114
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control; Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
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 (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Alfa Romeo Stelvio (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
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