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🧸 Product DE FI GR THE NETHERLANDS PL April 7, 2017

Alfa Romeo — Giulietta

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) control unit is inadequate and can lead to the malfunction of the ABS functions. As a result, the wheels might lock in unexpected situations.
Origin
Italy
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This alert was reported 3399 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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72 days in total
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What is this? A car safety notice about some Alfa Romeo Giulietta cars. The anti-lock brakes may not work right.

What's happening? The ABS control unit can fail. This could make the wheels lock up when you don’t expect it.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Giulietta in Germany, Finland, Greece, the Netherlands, or Poland, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to an Alfa Romeo dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or dealer for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) control unit is inadequate and can lead to the malfunction of the ABS functions. As a result, the wheels might lock in unexpected situations. · Origin: Italy

First published
April 7, 2017
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/254741

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What is this product recall alert about?
Alfa Romeo — Giulietta. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) control unit is inadequate and can lead to the malfunction of the ABS functions. As a result, the wheels might lock in unexpected situations. · Origin: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 7, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Finland, Greece, THE NETHERLANDS, and Poland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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