2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Brake Recall (21V309)

Recall 21V309 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio in recall 21V309?

Hard braking may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) rotor shaft to separate, a reduction of braking assist, and a loss of ABS.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles. Hard braking may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) rotor shaft to separate, a reduction of braking assist, and a loss of ABS.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Is it safe to drive a 2021 Stelvio with recall 21V309?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: The loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: The loss of braking assistance and ABS functionality can reduce overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Stelvio shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the service brakes, hydraulic, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V309?

Recall 21V309 covers 9 vehicles: 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia; 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

NHTSA lists 9 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Stelvio brake recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the ABS HCU, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the ABS HCU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Manufacturer recall number: Y24.

When was recall 21V309 announced?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 21V309 to NHTSA on May 4, 2021.

This recall was filed 65 months ago. If your Stelvio was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Stelvio is part of recall 21V309?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V309 is open on your Stelvio, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 21V309000 is open on your Stelvio, it will be listed there, along with Alfa Romeo recall number Y24. You can also ask any Alfa Romeo dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Stelvio owners do about recall 21V309?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V309000 applies to your Stelvio.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Alfa Romeo dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any service brakes, hydraulic symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Stelvio owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the brakes.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the brakes have been filed since recall 21V309 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 16 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the brakes. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia: 9 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes
• 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes

Can recall 21V309 make my Stelvio a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 21V309000 does not automatically make your Stelvio a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

If the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio brakes have needed more than one trip to the dealer, keep every repair order. Brake defects are treated as serious safety problems under California law.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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