ALFA ROMEO STELVIO (2021) recall — Air Bags
Chrysler is recalling 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles with a risk of incomplete side air bag deployment during crashes. Owners must have the air bag assembly replaced free by May 19, 2021.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An incomplete deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles because a faulty air bag assembly may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact Chrysler for a free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80219-2021-alfa-romeo-stelvio-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80219-2021-alfa-romeo-stelvio-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V221000
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“2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80219-2021-alfa-romeo-stelvio-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #21V221000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V221000).
Why it’s dangerous
An improperly crimped clamp can cause the side curtain air bag cushion and inflator to separate. This may lead to incomplete deployment or prevent the air bag from deploying at all during a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in the front seat are most at risk due to the side air bag's role in protecting rear occupants.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio for this recall. The issue affects vehicles with a specific air bag assembly that may have an improperly crimped clamp.
- Brand
Alfa Romeo- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free air bag replacement.
May 19, 2021
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag inflatable curtain assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 19, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y15.
Questions people ask
Why is this air bag recall happening?
An improperly crimped clamp may allow the side curtain air bag cushion and inflator to separate, causing incomplete deployment or preventing deployment during a crash.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
This recall affects 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vehicles with an improperly crimped clamp in the air bag assembly.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 to arrange a free replacement of the air bag assembly.
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 21V221000 — Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo Hello, I own a Alfa Romeo that is covered by recall 21V221000 from Alfa Romeo. The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag inflatable curtain assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 19, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y15. 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 #21V221000 (March 30, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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