Alfa Romeo / Dodge recall: Electrical system
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
What could happen
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 98A.
Vehicles covered
- Alfa Romeo Tonale 2023
- Alfa Romeo Tonale Phev 2024
- Dodge Hornet 2023–2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V623000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us, LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 7, 2023
- Owners notified
- Sep 28, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,129
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables; Electrical system › Propulsion system › Cables › Fastener/connector
- Maker's own recall number
- 98A
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Alfa Romeo / Dodge recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Dec 9, 2025
- Alfa Romeo / Dodge recall: Back over prevention Apr 15, 2025
- Alfa Romeo / Dodge recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 9, 2024
- Alfa Romeo / Dodge recall: Equipment Mar 19, 2024
- Alfa Romeo / Dodge recall: Equipment Mar 5, 2024
- Alfa Romeo / Dodge recall: Back over prevention Oct 17, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.