NHTSA recall 23V-696 (23V696000)
back over prevention recall reported October 17, 2023 - about 4,661 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V696000
- Also written as
- 23V-696
- Manufacturer number
- B5A
- Reported
- October 17, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,661
- Component
- back over prevention
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected and fail to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Why it is dangerous
Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection and, if necessary, secure and/or replace the connector or siren, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is B5A.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-696 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.