2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Fuel System Problems

The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated that it was difficult refuel the fuel to full. Additionally, it was difficult to insert the nozzle into the fuel filler neck. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the fuel vapor canister had become clogged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vapor canister had been replaced twice within 4 years. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

The contact owns a 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact stated while on vacation driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and lost motive power. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed however, no issues were found. The vehicle software was reset; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact notified a second dealer, Harper Alfa Romeo (10045 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922) who informed him that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V878000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The second dealer ordered the parts from the manufacturer. Upon returning from vacation, the contact followed up with the manufacturer regarding the shipment of parts. The manufacturer informed the contact the parts had been shipped to the first dealer located in Florida, where he was on vacation, 12 hours away from his residence. The manufacturer informed the contact that they could not resend parts to his local dealer in Tennessee and he would need to drive from Tennessee to Florida for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was not safe to drive to as it was experiencing a safety failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.