Alfa Romeo Tonale Mhev: Affected Vehicles May Have Been Fitted With A Faulty 48-volt Battery. This May Lead To A Loss Of The Functionality Of The Battery. This May Result In A Risk Of Thermal Run Away
Summary Alfa Romeo is recalling 89 Tonale MHEV vehicles in the United Kingdom that may have a faulty 48-volt battery. If the battery malfunctions and water gets inside it, there is a risk of thermal runaway (uncontrolled heat buildup). The remedy involves checking the battery valve code and replacing the 48-volt battery if needed.
- Recalling firm
- ALFA ROMEO
- Product
- Vehicles: ALFA ROMEO TONALE MHEV. Units affected: 89
- Reason
- Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery. This may result in a risk of thermal run away in the case of water infiltration. Remedy: The repair is a check of the PBU valve code and replacement of the 48-volt battery if necessary.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2023-07-06
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/45ba8aab-73cb-4ad6-9d10-3e593e918f2d