Stellantis Recall: 30,000 Cars Due to Brake Pedal Issue
Stellantis Recalls 27,000 Dodge Hornets and Alfa Romeo tonales Due to Brake Pedal Issue
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Stellantis is conducting a recall affecting approximately 27,000 vehicles in the United States – the Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo tonale plug-in hybrid models – due to a potential brake pedal failure. the National Highway traffic Safety Governance (NHTSA) has been notified of the issue,which involves the brake pedal potentially fracturing during hard braking events.
Potential Hazard and Corrective Action
A broken brake pedal obviously presents a significant safety risk, rendering the vehicle difficult to stop. The root cause appears to be a loosening of the pedalS mounting hardware. the fix, according to Stellantis, involves tightening the screw and nut securing the pedal assembly. However, if the pedal has already fractured, the entire pedal block will need to be replaced.
Mitigation Strategies for Drivers
Drivers experiencing a brake pedal failure are advised to promptly utilize the vehicle’s electric parking brake to slow and stop the vehicle. Both the Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale are equipped with an emergency braking system designed to help avoid collisions, though its effectiveness depends on the system not being previously disabled.
International Implications
While the initial recall is focused on vehicles in the U.S. market,Stellantis has acknowledged at least one reported incident in Europe related to this same brake pedal issue.This suggests the problem may not be limited to North American vehicles. Both the Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale models subject to this recall are manufactured in Italy.