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Passenger car — recall

Name: Passenger car
Brand: Alfa Romeo

Automotive · European Union · 2026-05-08

Origin: Italy

Alfa Romeo passenger car engine connecting rod deformation or breakage may cause engine damage

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-08
Country of origin	Italy
Manufacturer	Alfa Romeo
Models affected	Tonale
Defect	Vehicles fitted with the GSE T4 DOHC 1.5 l (160 hp) engine may suffer engine damage due to deformation or breakage of the connecting rod, resulting from abnormal combustion. This may cause the vehicle to catch fire while in operation.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/01375/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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