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Stellantis is recalling greater than 20,000 hybrid crossover SUVs within the U.S. attributable to a possible problem with the brake pedal that is led to over a dozen incidents.
The automaker introduced on Wednesday that an estimated 20,755 2024-2025 model-year Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs and 2024 model-year Dodge Hornet PHEV SUVs are impacted by the recall.
The automaker stated the autos “may have been built with a brake pedal that could inadvertently disengage while braking,” in line with the recall discover.
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Thus far, there have been 15 circumstances globally, together with one accident, associated to this problem. Stellanis stated no accidents have been reported.
Clients which were affected by the recall will likely be notified by mail. Stellantis urges homeowners to comply with the directions on their recall notices.
It stated the treatment, which incorporates reinforcing the brake pedal, will likely be free.
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Within the meantime, if this problem happens, the carmaker stated the digital parking brake situated on the middle console may be pulled up and held whereas driving to gradual the automobile to a cease.
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Stellantis additionally stated that the automated emergency braking system, except deactivated, will intervene with out additional motion from the driving force if it detects {that a} crash could also be imminent.
