Alfa Romeo Gt: Braking Efficiency May Reduce
Recall Summary Alfa Romeo is recalling 7,900 GT and 147 vehicles in the United Kingdom because the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system malfunctions when the spare wheel is installed, which can cause the VDC warning light to turn on and reduce braking power during hard braking. Alfa Romeo will fix the vehicles by installing an updated VDC control unit with new software.
- Recalling firm
- ALFA ROMEO
- Product
- Vehicles: ALFA ROMEO GT, ALFA ROMEO 147. Units affected: 7,900
- Reason
- The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system does not operate properly when the space saver spare wheel is fitted. This could lead to the VDC warning lamp operating and may lead to reduced braking efficiency if the brakes are vigorously applied. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new VDC electronic control unit that has upgraded software installed.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2006-09-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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