ALFA ROMEO GIULIA (2018) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles due to potential contaminated brake fluid that may reduce braking performance, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free brake system inspections.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles because their braking systems might have contaminated brake fluid, which could cause reduced braking performance and increase crash risk. Owners will get free inspections and repairs if needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224558-alfa-romeo-2018-giulia-brake-recall-risk-of-reduced-braking.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224558-alfa-romeo-2018-giulia-brake-recall-risk-of-reduced-braking · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V823000
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“Alfa Romeo 2018 Giulia Brake Recall: Risk of Reduced Braking Performance.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224558-alfa-romeo-2018-giulia-brake-recall-risk-of-reduced-braking. Based on NHTSA recall #17V823000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V823000).
Why it’s dangerous
Contaminated brake fluid in the braking system can cause reduced braking performance. This means the vehicle may not stop as quickly as expected, increasing the risk of a crash during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without a brake system inspection may face reduced braking performance.
How to tell if you have this one
The recall applies to 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The issue was first identified in February 2018 and affects vehicles with contaminated brake fluid.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Alfa Romeo Customer Service
Owners should call 1-844-253-2872 to schedule a brake system inspection.
Get Free Brake System Inspection
Dealers will inspect the braking system and replace it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the braking system, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is T84.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The braking system on these vehicles may have been filled with contaminated brake fluid, which can damage the system and reduce braking performance.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. The issue was first identified in February 2018.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-844-253-2872 to schedule a free brake system inspection.
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 17V823000 — Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo Hello, I own a Alfa Romeo that is covered by recall 17V823000 from Alfa Romeo. The official recall notice states: Alfa Romeo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the braking system, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-844-253-2872. Chrysler's number for this recall is T84. 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 #17V823000 (December 20, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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