Alfa Romeo GTV recalls

3 official safety recalls for the Alfa Romeo GTV 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. Seatbelt attachments may not stay secure

    Reported March 12, 1996DVSA recall R/1996/02624 vehicles affected

    Some seatbelt attachment systems may not remain secure in a crash. Dealers will check the buckle production date and replace belts from the affected batch.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SECURITY OF SEAT BELT
    Defect
    A number of the subject vehicles have been fitted with seat belts manufactured by TRW the attachment systems of which may not remain secure in an accident situation.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles check the date of production on the seat belt buckles and replace those within the critical batch.

  2. Rear brake hoses may chafe and lose fluid

    Reported March 12, 1996DVSA recall R/1996/02024 vehicles affected

    When fully loaded, rear brake hoses may contact nearby parts and become damaged, causing fluid loss and reduced braking efficiency. The hoses will be rerouted and any damaged hose replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY CHAFE SUSPENSION
    Defect
    When fully loaded the rear brake hoses may contact the anti roll-bar upper attachments and a plastic shield. This could damage the hoses and cause fluid loss with a consequent reduction in braking efficiency.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles for rerouting of the rear brake hoses. Any hose found to be damaged will be replaced.

  3. Brake line fittings may be defective

    Reported May 26, 1969NHTSA campaign 69V073000124 vehicles affected

    The recall concerns the brake line fittings. The remedy is to correct the affected fittings.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Notes
    POSSIBILITY THAT AN ADDITIONAL BRAKE TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET IS NECESSARY TOPRECLUDE FAILURE OR LOSS OF BRAKES DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID FROM BRAKE TUBE.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING SUPPORT BRACKET AND NEW BRAKE PIPE.)

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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