Chrysler is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid
— Recall Campaign #23V696000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4,661 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V696000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 17, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V696000 |
| Units affected: | 4,661 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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 were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is B5A.
- 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.