Water leak at front of vehicle
Defect Summary
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2018 alfa romeo stelvio vehicles. water may leak into the body control module and its connectors, causing corrosion. this corrosion can cause illumination of one or more malfunction indicator lamps, a loss of windshield wiper function, a loss of exterior lighting, a loss of horn function and/or unintended turn signal activation.
Safety Consequence
Electrical malfunctions such as windshield wipers that may not work in the rain and lights that may not work at night increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install additional sealing protection to prevent water from entering the body control module and its connectors. the recall began on april 25, 2018. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is u36.
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FAQ: Recall 18V205000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V205000?
NHTSA recall 18V205000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on March 29, 2018. It addresses: Water leak at front of vehicle. The recall affects approximately 12,595 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V205000 or the manufacturer campaign number U36. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.