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September 7, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V623000
Loose Battery Cables May Cause Fire
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V623
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 4,129
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed before October 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC’s number for this recall is 98A.
Notes
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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SAFETY RECALL
NORTH AMERICA
PHEV Charging Cables
Reference: 98A
Remedy available for
2023-2024 model year (GG) Dodge Hornet Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
Remedy available for
2023-2024 model year (GC) Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
Template Version 1.0 | ||
Revision | Edition | Detail |
2 | September 2023 | Updated service procedure Steps 4 and 6 regarding cable connections. Note added to Step 8 regarding 12V charging cable cap. |
SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION
The 12 Volt (12V) battery positive cable on the Integrated Dual Charging Module (IDCM), as well as the two High Voltage (HV) connector nuts with grounds may have been built with missing or an incorrectly torqued nut on about 5,326 of the above vehicles. A loose positive 12V battery cable or high voltage connectors may result in a high resistance in the connection to the IDCM which may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage.
Customers are advised to not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the repair completed.
SCOPE
This recall applies only to the above Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).
NOTE: Some vehicles above may have been identified as not involved in this recall and therefore have been excluded from this recall.
IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
REPAIR TO BE PERFORMED
Inspect and tighten the IDCM cables to the proper torque. Inspect or replace nut on positive cable from 12V Battery to the IDCM and tighten the nut to the proper torque.
ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION
Dealers should attempt to minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle if inspection determines that repair is required, and the vehicle must be held overnight.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part No. | Qty. | Part Name |
06107272AA | 1 | Nut |
PARTS RETURN
No parts return required for this campaign.
SPECIAL TOOLS
Number | Description |
NPN | wiTECH MicroPod II / MDP |
NPN | Laptop Computer |
NPN | wiTECH Software |
C-4829A | Remover, Trim |
2077100080 | Kit, HV Circuit Tester Adapter |
OWNER NOTIFICATION / SERVICE SCHEDULING
All involved vehicle owners known to FCA are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointments for this service with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter is attached.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Inspect PHEV Cables For Proper Tightness
High Voltage System
When performing repairs that directly involve or imply possible contact with live high voltage components/systems, the technician must ensure that the power supply of the high voltage system is disconnected throughout the operation.
- Only specifically trained staff qualified to perform repairs on vehicles with high voltage systems under current national laws/regulations are authorized to work on the vehicle.
Before performing any repair/diagnostics on the vehicle, carefully read and comply with the general instructions for working safely on hybrid/electric vehicles and use suitable general equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), referring to:
Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 12 – Electrified Powertrain System > Warning.
- Before proceeding with the repair, secure the vehicle by cutting off the high voltage power supply. Refer to the procedure:
Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 12 – Electrified Powertrain System > High Voltage Battery > Standard Procedure > High Voltage Power Down.
- The technician must ensure that no one can restore the high voltage supply by acting on the HVTSM (High Voltage Test Service Module) device while the operation is in progress.
- The technician must check again that the connections in the HVTSM device were not re-established if the vehicle was left unattended during the service operation.
- The loss of insulation test procedure must be performed before re-establishing the high voltage power supply whenever an operation is performed on the high voltage system components/wiring of the vehicle, as described in the procedure:
Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 12 – Electrified Powertrain System > High Voltage Battery > Standard Procedure > Loss Of Isolation Test.
REMOVAL
- Remove the support platform. Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 23 – Body > Decklid/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate/Swing Gate > PANEL, Close Out > Removal and Installation > Support Platform.
- Remove the luggage compartment/load platform oddment compartment. Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 23 – Body > Interior > HOUSING, Luggage Compartmet ? Removal and Installation > Oddment Compartment – PHEV.
- Remove the IDCM guard, undo the fixing screws (1a) along the perimeter and remove the shield (1b).
- Check that the 5 connections are tightened securely.
- Check that the ground cable (1) is tightened to the prescribed torque of 15 Nm (11 Ft. Lbs.).
- Check that the upper and lower HV connectors (2) and (3) are tightened to the prescribed torque of 9 Nm (80 In. Lbs.).
- Check that the ground cable (4) is tightened to the prescribed torque of 15 Nm (11 Ft. Lbs.).
- Check the presence of the nut on the charging cable (5).
NOTE: Not all vehicles will have a cap covering the nut on the charging cable (5). It is NOT necessary to install a cap if it is not present.
- If the nut for positive cable from 12V battery to the IDCM is not present, the vehicle is NOT compliant (NOK), proceed with inserting the NEW nut and correctly tighten to the prescribed torque of 11 Nm (97 In. Lbs.).
- If the nut for positive cable from 12V battery to the IDCM is present and correctly tightened at the prescribed torque of 11 Nm (97 In. Lbs.), the vehicle is compliant (OK).
Installation
- Install the the IDCM guard, securing the fixing screws (1a) along the perimeter and remove the shield (1b).
- Install the luggage compartment/load platform oddment compartment. Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 23 – Body > Interior > HOUSING, Luggage Compartmet ? Removal and Installation > Oddment Compartment –
- Install the support platform. Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 23 – Body > Decklid/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate/Swing Gate > PANEL, Close Out > Removal and Installation > Support Platform.
- The loss of insulation test procedure must be performed before re-establishing the high voltage power supply whenever an operation is performed on the high voltage system components/wiring of the vehicle, as described in the procedure: Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 12 – Electrified Powertrain System > High Voltage Battery > Standard Procedure > Loss Of Isolation Test.
- Power up the high voltage system Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 12 – Electrified Powertrain System > High Voltage Battery > Standard Procedure > High Voltage Power Up.
- Return the vehicle back to the customer or inventory.
Chronology :
- On August 23, 2023, the Stellantis Europe S.p.A. Customer Experience (“CX”) organization opened an investigation as a result of an assembly plant report checking presence and torque of the IDCM positive battery cable nut.
- From August 23, 2023, through August 29, 2023, Stellantis Europe S.p.A. CX reviewed production data, met with engineering to understand the design and history, and reviewed torque traceability data.
- On August 24, 2023, the Pomigliano plant issued a corrective action by updating the wireless screwdriver and adding results tracking to their manufacturing execution system.
- As of August 30, 2023, Stellantis Europe S.p.A. is aware of zero customer assistance records, zero warranty claims, and two field reports potentially relating to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from July 18, 2023, through August 14, 2023.
- As of August 30, 2023, Stellantis Europe S.p.A. is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially relating to this issue for all markets.
- On August 30, 2023, Stellantis Europe S.p.A. determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles.
4 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
ALFA ROMEO | TONALE | 2023-2024 |
DODGE | HORNET | 2023-2024 |
6 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V623-5962.PDF 216.269KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-23V623-1787.pdf 511.472KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V623-5348.pdf 645.427KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-23V623-9331.pdf 554.458KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-23V623-6488.pdf 730.393KB
Recall 573 Report – 9/19/23
RCLRPT-23V623-4938.PDF 216.268KB
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SAFETY RECALL NORTH AMERICA PHEV Charging Cables Reference: 98A FCA US LLC _________________________________________________________ Strictly respect STELLANTIS Group safety, cleanliness, and environmental instructions for any vehicle service. Document exclusively reserved for dealer information. Internal distribution to be ensured by dealer. Reproduction forbidden without the written agreement of STELLANTIS Group. (C) 2023 STELLANTIS Group. All Rights Reserved (tdb) 1/7 Remedy available for 2023-2024 model year (GG) Dodge Hornet Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) Remedy available for 2023-2024 model year (GC) Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) Template Version 1.0 Revision Edition Detail 0 September 2023 Initial Version. SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION The 12 Volt (12V) battery positive cable on the Integrated Dual Charging Module (IDCM), as well as the two High Voltage (HV) connector nuts with grounds may have been built with missing or an incorrectly torqued nut on about 5,326 of the above vehicles. A loose positive 12V battery cable or high voltage connectors may result in a high resistance in the connection to the IDCM which may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage. Customers are advised to not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the repair completed. SCOPE This recall applies only to the above Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). NOTE: Some vehicles above may have been identified as not involved in this recall and therefore have been excluded from this recall. IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process. REPAIR TO BE PERFORMED Inspect and tighten the IDCM cables to the proper torque. Inspect or replace nut on positive cable from 12V Battery to the IDCM and tighten the nut to the proper torque. ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION Dealers should attempt to minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle if inspection determines that repair is required, and the vehicle must be held overnight. COMPLETION REPORTING / REIMBURSEMENT Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims paid will be used by FCA to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments. Use the following labor operation numbers and time allowances: Labor Description Number Hrs Inspect/Secure IDCM Cables 08-98-A1-82 0.8 Add the cost of the recall parts plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim. NOTE: See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete recall claim processing instructions. PARTS INFORMATION Part No. Qty. Part Name 06107272AA 1 Nut PARTS RETURN No parts return required for this campaign. SAFETY RECALL NORTH AMERICA PHEV Charging Cables Reference: 98A FCA US LLC _________________________________________________________ Strictly respect STELLANTIS Group safety, cleanliness, and environmental instructions for any vehicle service. Document exclusively reserved for dealer information. Internal distribution to be ensured by dealer. Reproduction forbidden without the written agreement of STELLANTIS Group. (C) 2023 STELLANTIS Group. All Rights Reserved (tdb) 2/7 SPECIAL TOOLS Number Description NPN wiTECH MicroPod II / MDP NPN Laptop Computer NPN wiTECH Software 1823015000 Knife 2070300080 Kit safety connector DEALER NOTIFICATION To view this notification on DealerCONNECT, select “Global Recall System” on the Service tab, then click on the description of this notification. OWNER NOTIFICATION / SERVICE SCHEDULING All involved vehicle owners known to FCA are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointments for this service with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter is attached. VEHICLE LISTS, GLOBAL RECALL SYSTEM, VIP AND DEALER FOLLOW UP All involved vehicles have been entered into the DealerCONNECT Global Recall System (GRS) and Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for dealer inquiry as needed. GRS provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete vehicles. The owner’s name, address and phone number are listed if known. Completed vehicles are removed from GRS within several days of repair claim submission. To use this system, click on the “Service” tab and then click on “Global Recall System.” Your dealer’s VIN list for each recall displayed can be sorted by: those vehicles that were unsold at recall launch, those with a phone number, city, zip code, or VIN sequence. Dealers must perform this repair on all unsold vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also use the VIN list to follow up with all owners to schedule appointments for this repair. Recall VIN lists may contain confidential, restricted owner name and address information that was obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles of various states. Use of this information is permitted for this recall only and is strictly prohibited from all other use. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Service and Parts District Manager. Customer Services / Field Operations FCA US LLC. SAFETY RECALL NORTH AMERICA PHEV Charging Cables Reference: 98A FCA US LLC _________________________________________________________ Strictly respect STELLANTIS Group safety, cleanliness, and environmental instructions for any vehicle service. Document exclusively reserved for dealer information. Internal distribution to be ensured by dealer. Reproduction forbidden without the written agreement of STELLANTIS Group. (C) 2023 STELLANTIS Group. All Rights Reserved (tdb) 3/7 SERVICE PROCEDURE Inspect PHEV Cables For Proper Tightness High Voltage System When performing repairs that directly involve or imply possible contact with live high voltage components/systems, the technician must ensure that the power supply of the high voltage system is disconnected throughout the operation. • Only specifically trained staff qualified to perform repairs on vehicles with high voltage systems under current national laws/regulations are authorized to work on the vehicle. Before performing any repair/diagnostics on the vehicle, carefully read and comply with the general instructions for working safely on hybrid/electric vehicles and use suitable general equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), referring to: Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 12 – Electrified Powertrain System > Warning. • Before proceeding with the repair, secure the vehicle by cutting off the high voltage power supply. Refer to the procedure: Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 12 – Electrified Powertrain System > High Voltage Battery > Standard Procedure > High Voltage Power Down. • The technician must ensure that no one can restore the high voltage supply by acting on the HVTSM (High Voltage Test Service Module) device while the operation is in progress. • The technician must check again that the connections in the HVTSM device were not re-established if the vehicle was left unattended during the service operation. • The loss of insulation test procedure must be performed before re-establishing the high voltage power supply whenever an operation is performed on the high voltage system components/wiring of the vehicle, as described in the procedure: Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 12 – Electrified Powertrain System > High Voltage Battery > Standard Procedure > Loss Of Isolation Test. REMOVAL 1. Remove the support platform. Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 23 – Body > Decklid/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate/Swing Gate > PANEL, Close Out > Removal and Installation > Support Platform. 2. Remove the luggage compartment/load platform oddment compartment. Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 23 – Body > Interior > HOUSING, Luggage Compartmet ? Removal and Installation > Oddment Compartment – PHEV. SAFETY RECALL NORTH AMERICA PHEV Charging Cables Reference: 98A FCA US LLC _________________________________________________________ Strictly respect STELLANTIS Group safety, cleanliness, and environmental instructions for any vehicle service. Document exclusively reserved for dealer information. Internal distribution to be ensured by dealer. Reproduction forbidden without the written agreement of STELLANTIS Group. (C) 2023 STELLANTIS Group. All Rights Reserved (tdb) 4/7 3. Remove the IDCM guard, undo the fixing screws (1a) along the perimeter and remove the shield (1b). SAFETY RECALL NORTH AMERICA PHEV Charging Cables Reference: 98A FCA US LLC _________________________________________________________ Strictly respect STELLANTIS Group safety, cleanliness, and environmental instructions for any vehicle service. Document exclusively reserved for dealer information. Internal distribution to be ensured by dealer. Reproduction forbidden without the written agreement of STELLANTIS Group. (C) 2023 STELLANTIS Group. All Rights Reserved (tdb) 5/7 4. Check that the 5 connections are tightened securely. 5. Check that the ground cable (1) is tightened to the prescribed torque of 15 Nm (11 Ft. Lbs.). SAFETY RECALL NORTH AMERICA PHEV Charging Cables Reference: 98A FCA US LLC _________________________________________________________ Strictly respect STELLANTIS Group safety, cleanliness, and environmental instructions for any vehicle service. Document exclusively reserved for dealer information. Internal distribution to be ensured by dealer. Reproduction forbidden without the written agreement of STELLANTIS Group. (C) 2023 STELLANTIS Group. All Rights Reserved (tdb) 6/7 6. Check that the HV connector (2) and (3) are tightened to the prescribed torque of 9 Nm (80 In. Lbs.). 7. Check that the ground cable (4) is tightened to the prescribed torque of 15 Nm (11 Ft. Lbs.). 8. Check the presence of the nut on the charging cable (5). 9. If the nut for positive cable from 12V battery to the IDCM is not present, the vehicle is NOT compliant (NOK), proceed with inserting the NEW nut and correctly tighten to the prescribed torque of 11 Nm (97 In. Lbs.). 10. If the nut for positive cable from 12V battery to the IDCM is present and correctly tightened at the prescribed torque of 11 Nm (97 In. Lbs.), the vehicle is compliant (OK). SAFETY RECALL NORTH AMERICA PHEV Charging Cables Reference: 98A FCA US LLC _________________________________________________________ Strictly respect STELLANTIS Group safety, cleanliness, and environmental instructions for any vehicle service. Document exclusively reserved for dealer information. Internal distribution to be ensured by dealer. Reproduction forbidden without the written agreement of STELLANTIS Group. (C) 2023 STELLANTIS Group. All Rights Reserved (tdb) 7/7 Installation 11. Install the the IDCM guard, securing the fixing screws (1a) along the perimeter and remove the shield (1b). 12. Install the luggage compartment/load platform oddment compartment. Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 23 – Body > Interior > HOUSING, Luggage Compartmet ? Removal and Installation > Oddment Compartment – PHEV. 13. Install the support platform. Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 23 – Body > Decklid/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate/Swing Gate > PANEL, Close Out > Removal and Installation > Support Platform. 14. The loss of insulation test procedure must be performed before re-establishing the high voltage power supply whenever an operation is performed on the high voltage system components/wiring of the vehicle, as described in the procedure: Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 12 – Electrified Powertrain System > High Voltage Battery > Standard Procedure > Loss Of Isolation Test. 15. Power up the high voltage system Refer to the detailed procedures available in DealerCONNECT > Service Library > under: 12 – Electrified Powertrain System > High Voltage Battery > Standard Procedure > High Voltage Power Up. 16. Return the vehicle back to the customer or inventory.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-623 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Submission Date : SEP 07, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-623 Manufacturer Recall No. : 98A Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Address : 800 Chrysler Drive CIMS 482-00-91 Auburn Hills MI 48326-2757 Company phone : 1-800-853-1403 Population : Number of potentially involved : 4,129 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Vehicle Type : Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2023-2024 MY Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (“PHEVs”) may have been built with missing or an incorrectly torqued nut on the 12 Volt (“12V”) battery positive cable on the integrated dual charging module (“IDCM”), as well as the two high voltage (“HV”) connections with grounds. The suspect period began on February 9, 2023, when loose 12V battery positive cable nuts and/or high voltage connectors were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on August 23, 2023, when Stellantis Europe S.p.A. began containing vehicles under its control. Vehicle production records were used to determine the suspect period. Similar vehicles not included in this recall were built before or after the suspect period, or were built with a properly torqued 12V battery and high voltage connections on the IDCM. The total affected vehicles for this model is 1,875. Production Dates : FEB 09, 2023 – AUG 23, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-623 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet Vehicle Type : Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2023-2024 MY Dodge Hornet PHEVs may have been built with missing or an incorrectly torqued nut on the 12V battery positive cable on the IDCM, as well as the two HV connections with grounds. The suspect period began on December 13, 2022, when loose 12V battery positive cable nuts and/or high voltage connectors were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on August 23, 2023, when Stellantis Europe S.p.A. began containing vehicles under its control. Vehicle production records were used to determine the suspect period. Similar vehicles not included in this recall were built before or after the suspect period, or were built with a properly torqued 12V battery and high voltage connections on the IDCM. The total affected vehicles for this model is 2,254. . Production Dates : DEC 13, 2022 – AUG 23, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : A loose 12V battery positive cable and/or high voltage connectors may result in a high resistance in the connection to the IDCM which may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-623 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Nut Component Description : Positive Cable Nut Component Part Number : 14076515 Component Name 2 : Screw Component Description : Ground Cable Screws Component Part Number : 18752121 Component Name 3 : Connector Component Description : High Voltage Connector Cable with screw Component Part Number : 50574018 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : DA-TOR S.P.A. A SOCIO UNICO Address : VIA PROVINCIALE N.2 – VERDERIO (LC) N/A Foreign States 23879 Country : Italy Chronology : • On August 23, 2023, the Stellantis Europe S.p.A. Customer Experience (“CX”) organization opened an investigation as a result of an assembly plant report checking presence and torque of the IDCM positive battery cable nut. • From August 23, 2023, through August 29, 2023, Stellantis Europe S.p.A. CX reviewed production data, met with engineering to understand the design and history, and reviewed torque traceability data. • On August 24, 2023, the Pomigliano plant issued a corrective action by updating the wireless screwdriver and adding results tracking to their manufacturing execution system. • As of August 30, 2023, Stellantis Europe S.p.A. is aware of zero customer assistance records, zero warranty claims, and two field reports potentially relating to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from July 18, 2023, through August 14, 2023. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-623 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 • As of August 30, 2023, Stellantis Europe S.p.A. is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially relating to this issue for all markets. • On August 30, 2023, Stellantis Europe S.p.A. determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) will conduct a voluntary safety recall to check presence and torque of the 12V IDCM battery positive cable nut and the HV connections and if necessary, install and/or properly torque the nuts and connections. Customers are advised to not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed. FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, FCA US, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : This recall is not related to a part defect but rather an assembly issue where the vehicle may have been built with loose 12V battery positive cable and/or high voltage connectors. The remedy will be to inspect and replace or torque the nuts and connections. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : **09/07/2023: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about 10/27/2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 27, 2023 – OCT 27, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : OCT 27, 2023 – OCT 27, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-623 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Submission Date : SEP 19, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-623 Manufacturer Recall No. : 98A Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Address : 800 Chrysler Drive CIMS 482-00-91 Auburn Hills MI 48326-2757 Company phone : 1-800-853-1403 Population : Number of potentially involved : 4,129 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Vehicle Type : Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2023-2024 MY Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (“PHEVs”) may have been built with missing or an incorrectly torqued nut on the 12 Volt (“12V”) battery positive cable on the integrated dual charging module (“IDCM”), as well as the two high voltage (“HV”) connections with grounds. The suspect period began on February 9, 2023, when loose 12V battery positive cable nuts and/or high voltage connectors were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on August 23, 2023, when Stellantis Europe S.p.A. began containing vehicles under its control. Vehicle production records were used to determine the suspect period. Similar vehicles not included in this recall were built before or after the suspect period, or were built with a properly torqued 12V battery and high voltage connections on the IDCM. The total affected vehicles for this model is 1,875. Production Dates : FEB 09, 2023 – AUG 23, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-623 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet Vehicle Type : Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2023-2024 MY Dodge Hornet PHEVs may have been built with missing or an incorrectly torqued nut on the 12V battery positive cable on the IDCM, as well as the two HV connections with grounds. The suspect period began on December 13, 2022, when loose 12V battery positive cable nuts and/or high voltage connectors were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on August 23, 2023, when Stellantis Europe S.p.A. began containing vehicles under its control. Vehicle production records were used to determine the suspect period. Similar vehicles not included in this recall were built before or after the suspect period, or were built with a properly torqued 12V battery and high voltage connections on the IDCM. The total affected vehicles for this model is 2,254. . Production Dates : DEC 13, 2022 – AUG 23, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : A loose 12V battery positive cable and/or high voltage connectors may result in a high resistance in the connection to the IDCM which may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-623 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Nut Component Description : Positive Cable Nut Component Part Number : 14076515 Component Name 2 : Screw Component Description : Ground Cable Screws Component Part Number : 18752121 Component Name 3 : Connector Component Description : High Voltage Connector Cable with screw Component Part Number : 50574018 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : DA-TOR S.P.A. A SOCIO UNICO Address : VIA PROVINCIALE N.2 – VERDERIO (LC) N/A Foreign States 23879 Country : Italy Chronology : • On August 23, 2023, the Stellantis Europe S.p.A. Customer Experience (“CX”) organization opened an investigation as a result of an assembly plant report checking presence and torque of the IDCM positive battery cable nut. • From August 23, 2023, through August 29, 2023, Stellantis Europe S.p.A. CX reviewed production data, met with engineering to understand the design and history, and reviewed torque traceability data. • On August 24, 2023, the Pomigliano plant issued a corrective action by updating the wireless screwdriver and adding results tracking to their manufacturing execution system. • As of August 30, 2023, Stellantis Europe S.p.A. is aware of zero customer assistance records, zero warranty claims, and two field reports potentially relating to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from July 18, 2023, through August 14, 2023. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-623 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 • As of August 30, 2023, Stellantis Europe S.p.A. is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially relating to this issue for all markets. • On August 30, 2023, Stellantis Europe S.p.A. determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) will conduct a voluntary safety recall to check presence and torque of the 12V IDCM battery positive cable nut and the HV connections and if necessary, install and/or properly torque the nuts and connections. Customers are advised to not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed. FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, FCA US, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : This recall is not related to a part defect but rather an assembly issue where the vehicle may have been built with loose 12V battery positive cable and/or high voltage connectors. The remedy will be to inspect and replace or torque the nuts and connections. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : **09/07/2023: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about 10/27/2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 27, 2023 – OCT 27, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : OCT 27, 2023 – OCT 27, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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