ALFA ROMEO GIULIA (2018) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Chrysler recalls 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles with GME 280HP engines and AWD for brake fluid leaking onto exhaust, risking fire. Owners must have bracket installed to prevent contact.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles with GME 280HP engines and All Wheel Drive. The brake fluid line may contact a coolant hose clamp, causing brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust and potentially start a fire. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224556-alfa-romeo-giulia-2018-engine-recall-brake-fluid-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224556-alfa-romeo-giulia-2018-engine-recall-brake-fluid-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V828000
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“Alfa Romeo Giulia 2018 Engine Recall: Brake Fluid Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224556-alfa-romeo-giulia-2018-engine-recall-brake-fluid-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V828000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V828000).
Why it’s dangerous
Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can cause a fire because brake fluid is flammable. This happens when the brake fluid line contacts a coolant hose clamp, allowing fluid to leak near hot exhaust components.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles with GME 280HP engines and All Wheel Drive are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk of fire if brake fluid leaks onto the exhaust.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle has a GME 280HP engine and All Wheel Drive (AWD). The recall applies to 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler Customer Service
Call 1-800-853-1403 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Have Bracket Installed
Dealers will install a bracket on the brake fluid line to prevent contact with the coolant hose clamp.
Replace Damaged Brake Line
If damage is found on the brake line, it will be replaced free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can cause a fire due to the flammability of brake fluid when it contacts hot exhaust components.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia with a GME 280HP engine and All Wheel Drive (AWD).
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began January 10, 2019, but there is no specific deadline for repairs; dealers will handle the fix once you contact them.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V828000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 18V828000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #18V828000 (November 26, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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