Stellantis recalls over 20,000 hybrid SUVs in US over brake pedal concern
5:39 am Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
(Reuters) -Stellantis said on Wednesday that it is recalling 20,755 hybrid crossover SUVs in the U.S. due to a concern with the brake pedal on impacted models.
The automaker said that some SUVs may have been built with a brake pedal that could inadvertently disengage while being applied.
Stellantis said it was aware of 15 cases globally, including one accident, with no injuries reported.
The recall includes certain 2024-2025 model-year Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid SUVs and some 2024 model-year Dodge Hornet PHEV SUVs, which are based on the same platform.
The remedy consists of reinforcing the brake pedal and will be provided free of charge, Stellantis said.
It also said that owners of impacted models could also use the electronic parking brake to slow the vehicle in a controlled manner, if they encounter a loss of braking power.
The company also flagged affected units in other countries, including about 2,280 in Canada, 134 in Mexico and about 30,517 in certain markets outside North America.
Stellantis has sold a total of 15,566 Hornets and 2,737 Tonales so far in the U.S. this year.
(Reporting by Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala and Varun H K)
