NHTSA Campaign Id 23V623000; Date: Sep. 7, 2023
a fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale; 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale; 2023 Dodge Hornet; 2024 Dodge Hornet
Component: Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Affected Units:: 4,129
chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2023-2024 alfa romeo tonale and 2023-2024 dodge hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. the 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed before october 27, 2023. owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. fca us, llc's number for this recall is 98a.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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