ALFA ROMEO GIULIA (2018) recall — Electrical System
Chrysler recalls 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio models with 2.0L engines due to potential fire risk from overheated catalytic converters.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Heat damage to the engine compartment wiring or components can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio vehicles with 2.0L engines. The issue could cause engine stalling or fire due to overheated catalytic converters damaging wiring. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224554-alfa-romeo-giulia-2018-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224554-alfa-romeo-giulia-2018-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V636000
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“Alfa Romeo Giulia 2018 Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224554-alfa-romeo-giulia-2018-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V636000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V636000).
Why it’s dangerous
The catalytic converter can overheat due to engine misfires, damaging nearby wiring and engine components. This may cause engine stalling or fire, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio models with 2.0L engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face increased crash risk if the engine stalls.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia or Stelvio models with 2.0L engines. The recall began October 10, 2018, and Chrysler will notify owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872 to get the recall notification and schedule a software update.
Get Software Update
Dealers will inspect vehicles for diagnostic codes and update the engine control module software for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for diagnostic codes, and update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA4.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The catalytic converter can overheat due to engine misfires, damaging wiring and engine components which may cause engine stalling or fire.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Check if you own a 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia or Stelvio with a 2.0L engine. The recall began October 10, 2018.
What should I do if I have this car?
Chrysler will notify you and dealers will inspect your vehicle for diagnostic codes and update the engine control module software for free.
Contact Alfa Romeo
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alfa Romeo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V636000 — Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo Hello, I own a Alfa Romeo that is covered by recall 18V636000 from Alfa Romeo. The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for diagnostic codes, and update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA4. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V636000 (September 14, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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