ALFA ROMEO 2017-2019: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabl…

Recall #: 19V148000

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Alfa Romeo recalled FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 G….

ALFA ROMEO 2017-2019: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL was recalled by Alfa Romeo in March 1, 2019. Reason: FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The…. Remedy: Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software, free of charge.…. Verify recall #19V148000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Alfa Romeo issued this NHTSA recall-FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The….

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agency class: March 1, 2019
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #19V148000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

FCA US LLC (Alfa Romeo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2017-2019 Giulia vehicles. The Brake System Module (BSM) software may prevent the driver from disabling the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) after the traction control system detects a specific wheel slip.

Reason for recall

Hazard

The driver's inability to deactivate the ACC can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy, what to do

Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Alfa Romeo customer service 1-800-853-1403. The Alfa Romeo number for this recall is V27.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	19V148000
Date reported	March 1, 2019
Date initiated	March 1, 2019
Recalling firm	Alfa Romeo
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Alfa Romeo has notified owners, and dealers will update the BSM software, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owne…

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This recall was issued by the NHTSA on March 1, 2019. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 19V148000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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