NHTSA recall 23V-696: Back Over Prevention

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported October 17, 2023 · 3 affected model years

Back Over Prevention recall

23V-696
October 17, 2023 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected and fail to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Safety risk
Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection and, if necessary, secure and/or replace the connector or siren, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is B5A.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number23V696000
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Report dateOctober 17, 2023
ComponentBack Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale6 recalls total2024 Dodge Hornet7 recalls total2023 Dodge Hornet5 recalls total

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