Vehicle recall 23V623000 · September 7, 2023
Dodge Hornet, Alfa Romeo Tonale and 1 more model
The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
Park affected vehicles outside, away from buildings, until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
- Consequence
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 98A.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V623000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 7, 2023
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- 98A
- Owner notification
- September 28, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,129
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables; Electrical system › Propulsion system › Cables › Fastener/connector
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 Tonale (2023): 2023
- Alfa Romeo Tonale Phev (2024): 2024
- Dodge Hornet (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
Has your Alfa Romeo been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Alfa Romeo dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.