ALFA ROMEO announced a problem with the 156 affecting a total of 1,549 vehicles.
It has been identified that on a small number of vehicles, the possibility exists there may be a short circuit situation within the engine additional heater system during the warm up period, which could lead to a fire within the engine compartment. Vehicles built from 11/01/2001 to 12/31/2004 are at risk.
Recalled vehicles will have the electrical supply to the additional heater modified; in order to avoid the possibility of the short circuit occurring.
Vehicles with the following identification numbers are affected:
ZAR93200000193123 to ZAR93200000278968 ZAR93200001263798 to ZAR93200001379758
If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should
find your nearest ALFA ROMEO dealer
who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.
Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
