Alfa Romeo GTV Recall R/2000/022: Electrical Wiring May Overheat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Mar 2000
- Launched
- 122
- vehicles in the UK
- 4189
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled GTV vehicles built between 1 June 1996 and 31 March 1998. Under severe operating conditions the engine radiator fan supply cables could overheat with a possible short circuit and fire. The dealer will check and modify the cables. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under severe operating conditions the engine radiator fan supply cables could overheat with a possible short circuit and fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ELECTRICAL WIRING MAY OVERHEAT Defect: There is a risk that under severe operating conditions the engine radiator fan supply cables could overheat with a possible short circuit and fire. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check and modify the cables.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: electrical wiring may overheat.
The Fix
The dealer will check and modify the cables.
Are You Affected?
GTV built between 1 June 1996 and 31 March 1998 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 122 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Alfa Romeo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Alfa Romeo.
- Book with any franchised Alfa Romeo dealer, quoting the campaign code 4189 or the DVSA reference R/2000/022. See how to get a Alfa Romeo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| GTV, SpiderRear brake hose may chafe suspension | Urgent | R/1996/020 | |
| Junior MHEVAlternator Protection | Urgent | R/2026/113 | |
| JuniorAlfa romeo Junior fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/299 | |
| Tonale PHEVIntegrated Dual Charging Module (IDCM) may not be connected correctly | Urgent | R/2023/267 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/1998/097 on 23 Dec 1998, for brake pipe connector may crack and leak. The one launched after it was R/2001/058 on 30 Apr 2001, for power assisted steering concern. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/022, launched 10 March 2000. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.