Recall 23V696000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

Report Date
20231017
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect 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."

Safety Consequence

Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2023 ALFA ROMEO TONALE
2023 DODGE HORNET
2024 ALFA ROMEO TONALE
2024 DODGE HORNET

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.