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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Phev, 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev recall: Brake Pedal Failure

Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 9, 2025.

Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.

What's recalled

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.

The risk

A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

Who's affected

5,974 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Phev, 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev.

Compared with

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 41 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 52 in all of 2025.

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

Before this

1 earlier NHTSA recall for these models since Nov. 1, 2016:

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

What to do and when

Dealers will reinforce the brake pedal arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 16, 2025. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 24V752.

NHTSA's record, word for word

Check it yourself

NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.

  • Alfa Romeo Tonale Phev 2024
  • Dodge Hornet Phev 2024
NHTSA recall number25V846000
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Recall typeVehicle
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received by NHTSADec. 9, 2025
Potentially affected5,974 vehicles
Manufacturer's recall numberD0C
“Do not drive” warningNo
Fire risk when parked (“park outside”)No

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record