ALFA ROMEO STELVIO (2018) recall — Structure
Chrysler recalls 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles with potential liftgate corrosion causing unintended opening at low speeds, risking cargo falls and crashes. Owners must contact Chrysler for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Corrosion at the connectors may cause the liftgate to unintentionally open while moving at speeds of less than 3 miles per hour, allowing cargo to fall out of the vehicle, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles because water leaking into liftgate wiring connectors can cause corrosion. This may lead to the liftgate opening unintentionally while moving at low speeds, potentially causing cargo to fall and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224565-alfa-romeo-stelvio-2018-liftgate-may-open-unintentionally-at-low.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224565-alfa-romeo-stelvio-2018-liftgate-may-open-unintentionally-at-low · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V203000
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“Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018: Liftgate May Open Unintentionally at Low Speeds.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224565-alfa-romeo-stelvio-2018-liftgate-may-open-unintentionally-at-low. Based on NHTSA recall #18V203000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V203000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water leaking into the liftgate wiring connectors can cause corrosion over time. This corrosion may cause the liftgate to open unintentionally while moving at speeds under 3 mph, leading to cargo falling out and creating a road hazard that could cause a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles with water leaking into liftgate wiring connectors are affected. Drivers and passengers in vehicles where the liftgate opens unexpectedly at low speeds face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has water leaking into the wiring connectors for the rear liftgate and liftgate-opening switch. The recall began April 25, 2018, and affects vehicles sold in the U.S.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free repair for the liftgate wiring connectors.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional protection against water leaking into the liftgate wiring connectors and switch, free of charge. The recall began April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U34.
Questions people ask
Why is my liftgate opening unexpectedly?
The recall does not address why your liftgate might be opening unexpectedly; it only explains the potential cause in vehicles with water leaking into wiring connectors.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has water leaking into the wiring connectors for the rear liftgate and liftgate-opening switch. The recall began April 25, 2018.
Is there a risk of injury from this issue?
The recall states that unintended liftgate opening at low speeds could increase crash risk, but does not specify injury details.
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 18V203000 — Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo Hello, I own a Alfa Romeo that is covered by recall 18V203000 from Alfa Romeo. The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional protection against water leaking into the liftgate wiring connectors and switch, free of charge. The recall began April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U34. 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 #18V203000 (March 29, 2018)
- 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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