Recall 23V696000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
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.