NHTSA Recall 23V696000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V696000; Date: Oct. 17, 2023
failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale; 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale; 2023 Dodge Hornet; 2024 Dodge Hornet
Component: Back Over Prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian Alert
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Affected Units:: 4,660
Recall Summary:
chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2023-2024 dodge hornet and alfa romeo tonale plug-in hybrid vehicles. the pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected and fail to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is in reverse. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 141, "minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles."
How to Fix:
dealers will inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection and, if necessary, secure and/or replace the connector or siren, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 6, 2023. owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is b5a.
Recall Notes:
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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