Alfa Romeo Tonale: Possible drive failure and fire

19/01/2023

Worldwide, 65 Alfa Romeo Tonale manufactured in the year 2022 must be returned to the workshop. The reason for the measure is a defectively manufactured battery that can lead to drive failure or fire. In Germany, 13 vehicles are affected.

The 48 V battery will be replaced in the workshop. This recall runs under the KBA reference number “012450” and the manufacturer code is “6529”.

Recall details

Make:	Alfa Romeo
Model:	Tonale
Year of manufacture:	2022
Production:	2022
Extent:	65
Code:	6529

Source: KBA 012450

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