Stellantis is recalling nearly 6,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles sold in the United States after identifying a defect that could cause the brake pedal arm to collapse under hard braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall covers 3,286 units of the 2024 Dodge Hornet PHEV and 2,688 units of the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV, according to regulatory filings. The action expands a recall issued last year involving about 21,000 vehicles, bringing the total number of affected cars in the United States to roughly 27,000.
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Stellantis said dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm with a nut and bolt, and replace the component if damage is found. In guidance to owners, the automaker said that if the pedal fails while driving, drivers should pull and hold the electronic parking brake to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop.
Stellantis said it is aware of one accident in Europe linked to the issue, but reported no injuries in any market related to the latest recall. Previous disclosures had cited 15 reported cases globally associated with the defect.
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The affected Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrids share the same vehicle architecture and are produced at Stellantis’ Pomigliano plant in Italy, where the brake pedal arm component was also manufactured.