ALFA ROMEO STELVIO (2018) recall — Visibility
Chrysler recalls 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles with wiper motor software that limits wipers to low speed, risking reduced visibility and crashes. Owners must contact Chrysler for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Limited wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles because their wiper motor software incorrectly limits wipers to low speed during rain, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. This issue affects vehicles that fail to meet federal safety standards for windshield wipers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224566-alfa-romeo-stelvio-2018-wiper-motor-limitation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224566-alfa-romeo-stelvio-2018-wiper-motor-limitation-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V147000
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“Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018: Wiper Motor Limitation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224566-alfa-romeo-stelvio-2018-wiper-motor-limitation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V147000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V147000).
Why it’s dangerous
The wiper motor software mistakenly detects overheating, causing wipers to operate only at low speed. This reduces visibility during rain, increasing the chance of crashes. The issue violates federal safety standards for windshield wiper systems.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles in rain or poor weather conditions are at higher risk due to reduced wiper functionality.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has a wiper motor software issue that limits wipers to low speed. The recall began on April 25, 2018, and affects vehicles that fail to meet FMVSS 104 standards.
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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 wiper motor replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U24.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The wiper motor software incorrectly interprets overheating, limiting wipers to low speed during rain, which reduces driver visibility and increases crash risk.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio may have wiper motor software that limits wipers to low speed; the recall began on April 25, 2018.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to arrange a free wiper motor replacement.
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 18V147000 — Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo Hello, I own a Alfa Romeo that is covered by recall 18V147000 from Alfa Romeo. The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U24. 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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Where this comes from
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 #18V147000 (June 3, 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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