Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V828000 Reported November 26, 2018

Brake fluid leak due to brake line damage

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Engine And Engine Cooling · 6,136 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V828000
Manufacturer Campaign
UB9
Manufacturer
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
6,136
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 26, 2018
Completion Rate
94.80

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2017-2018 alfa romeo giulia vehicles equipped with gme 280hp engines and all wheel drive ("awd"). the brake fluid line may contact a coolant hose clamp, possibly causing brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust.

Safety Consequence

Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the brake fluid line to prevent contact with the coolant hose clamp. if damage is found on the brake line, it will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began january 10, 2019. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is ub9.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 18V828000 or campaign UB9.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V828000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V828000?

NHTSA recall 18V828000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on November 26, 2018. It addresses: Brake fluid leak due to brake line damage. The recall affects approximately 6,136 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V828000 or the manufacturer campaign number UB9. 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.