Passenger car - Brake booster
Passenger car - Brake booster was recalled on 3 April 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0455/09. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of injuries because the brake pedal can be stiff when pressed for the first few times after starting the cold engine at altitudes higher than 1000 metres above sea level.
| Alert Number | 0455/09 |
| Brand | Alfa Romeo |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Model Number | models 159, Brera and Spider all types (Recall Campaign 5338) |
| Published | 3 April 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because the brake pedal can be stiff when pressed for the first few times after starting the cold engine at altitudes higher than 1000 metres above sea level. This is due to insufficient brake booster assistance caused by low vacuum at low engine speed at high altitude immediately after cranking and could cause a risk of a road accident.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recall concerns ALFA ROMEO 159, Brera and Spider (all types) vehicles with 3.2 V6 engine and automatic transmission, both left-hand drive and right-hand drive, with chassis numbers: - 159 - Chassis numbers from 7029869 to 7158997, - Brera/Spider chassis numbers from 5000021 to 5024089
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger car - Brake booster.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.