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Jeep; Fiat; Alfa Romeo 5AA-FH1JEMA; 3AA-FH1FIM; 3AA-FH1ARM — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2026-08-27

Jeep; Fiat; Alfa Romeo BSG electrode cap insufficient insulation, potentially causing fire

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-08-27
Manufacturer	Jeep; Fiat; Alfa Romeo
Models affected	5AA-FH1JEMA; 3AA-FH1FIM; 3AA-FH1ARM
Units affected	3989
Defect	Regarding the electrode protective cap of the Belt-driven Starter Generator (BSG), due to insufficient material consideration, insulation is inadequate. As a result, electrical leakage occurs from the protective cap to the Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) pipe, causing the BSG electrode protective cap and GPF pipe to overheat and be damaged. If use is continued, in the worst case, there is a risk of fire.
Component	Other (Engine)
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	For all vehicles, replace the BSG electrode protective cap with an improved part.
Recall number	外-42301
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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