Stellantis and Tesla are both the most recalled automakers in the US for 2024, finally ending Ford’s three-peat. However, it appears that Stellantis wants to stake its claim for the Recall King crown, with a final batch of recalls due to various issues for multiple brands, amounting to over 80,000 vehicles affected.
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Jeep
Jeep is an off-road SUV brand with roots dating back to World War II when off-roaders were known as jeeps (from GP or General Purpose vehicles). Willys-Overland Motors took the concept mainstream by launching versions for the public to buy, and the brand has built a reputation of being te purest off-road-focused brand ever since. Iconic models like the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee have been staples in the lineup, and the brand currently lays claim to having the best-selling plug-in hybrid in America, the Wrangler 4xe.
- Founded
- 1943
- Founder
- Willys-Overland Motors
- Headquarters
- Toledo, Ohio
- Owned By
- Stellantis
- Current CEO
- Antonio Filosa
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Alfa Romeo
Originally founded in 1910 as Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili (A.L.F.A.), Alfa Romeo is an Italian automaker of some renown, having been the brand where Enzo Ferrari plied his trade as a racer and racing manager. Alfa Romeo was formalized in 1920 and became a strong force in motorsport and sporty luxury vehicles, becoming the first F1 Constructors’ Champions in 1950. After changing hands on more than a few occasions over the last 50 years, Alfa Romeo is now under the ownership of Stellantis.
- Founded
- 24 June 1910 (as A.L.F.A.)
- Founder
- Ugo Stella, Nicola Romeo
- Headquarters
- Turin, Piedmont, Italy
- Owned By
- Stellantis
- Current CEO
- Santo Ficili
On December 19, the automaker issued no less than five separate recalls. The smallest batch of the five is the 2025 Ram 1500 pickup. Stellantis identified a software defect in the headlamp module that could render the headlights inoperable, which can be fixed through a software update at dealerships. The flaw affects 53 vehicles built between September 20 and October 4, 2024.
Alfa Romeo’s Brake Issues
Stellantis also flagged a potentially dangerous issue affecting over 2,000 units of the 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio models. A misaligned screwing station during production may have led to loose connections between the brake pedal and the brake booster. If the connection fails entirely, braking would only be possible via the electronic parking brake – hardly ideal for most situations.
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Affected vehicles were produced between May 2019 and February 2020 when the problematic parts, supplied by Continental Automotive Systems, Inc., were installed in the vehicles. Dealers will inspect and tighten these connections or replace the brake booster, if necessary. A related Mopar recall affects 101 units with similar issues and remedies as the Alfas.
Jeep SUVs Rearview Camera Problems
The largest recall of the day involves 79,365 Jeep vehicles, including the 2024 Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer. An incorrectly programmed rearview camera module (RVCM) means the camera image may fail to display – a safety risk and a violation of federal safety regulations.
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Affected models were manufactured between May 2023 and September 2024. Like the Ram 1500, these vehicles require a software update at dealerships. Similarly, 295 RVCMs from Mopar are also being recalled, with the same fix.
Owners of the affected vehicles can expect notifications in early 2025, with dealer fixes planned shortly thereafter. As always, these fixes will be free of charge.
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