Alfa Romeo 164 recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Alfa Romeo 164 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Fuel filler pipe may become brittle and leak

    Reported July 23, 1996Model years 1991–1993NHTSA campaign 96V1400005,965 vehicles affected

    The rubber fuel filler pipe may become brittle and leak fuel, which could cause a fire if an ignition source is present. Dealers will replace the pipe.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
    Defect
    THE RUBBER FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.
    Consequence
    IF FUEL LEAKAGE OCCURS AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; PIPE; FILLER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN AUGUST 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ALFA ROMEO AT 1-407-856-5072. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  2. Brake pedal wiring may short circuit

    Reported August 10, 1995Model years 1992–1995DVSA recall R/1995/056161 vehicles affected

    The gearbox wiring harness may rub against the brake pedal cross shaft cover and become damaged, causing a short circuit and fire risk. A protective strip will be fitted to the cover.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE FIRE RISK
    Defect
    Interference could occur between the gearbox wiring harness and the cover for the brake pedal cross shaft located in the front foot well. In time this could damage the harness and cause a short circuit with a consequent risk of fire.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles and protect the wiring harness by fitting a length of protective strip to the lower edge of the cross shaft cover.

  3. Driver's sun visor missing airbag warning label

    Reported May 1, 1995Model years 1995NHTSA campaign 95V086000229 vehicles affected

    The driver's sun visor is missing the airbag caution label, so drivers may not notice or heed the warning. Dealers will install a warning label on the visor.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS
    Defect
    THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT CAUTION LABEL WAS NOT PLACED ON THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
    Consequence
    CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WARNING LABEL ON THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: INTERIOR; PASSIVE RESTRAINTS; AIR BAG; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT ALFA ROMEO AT 1-407-856-5074. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  4. Headlight switch may cause high beams to fail

    Reported January 14, 1991Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 91V0190004,500 vehicles affected

    The headlight switch may malfunction, causing the high beams to fail suddenly and potentially resulting in an accident. The headlight switch will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
    Defect
    HEADLIGHT SWITCH COULD MALFUNCTION CAUSING SUDDEN HIGH BEAMS FAILURE.
    Consequence
    SUDDEN HIGH BEAMS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    REPLACE HEADLIGHTS SWITCH.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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