REC-005766

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2022–2023 ALFA ROMEO Tonale

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: STELLANTIS (AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND) PTY LTD

Recall date: 18 September 2023

Defect

Due to a manufacturing defect, the 48 Volt battery is susceptible to water ingress if exposed to moisture for extended periods. Water ingress can cause the battery to overheat which may result in a vehicle fire.

Hazard

A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders and/or damage to property.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles can contact their nearest authorised Alfa Romeo Dealer to have the vehicle’s battery inspected and if required replaced, free of charge.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — STELLANTIS (AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND) PTY LTD — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au