Brand-new models of the Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet may have a faulty brake assembly that might have serious consequences if it isn't fixed.

Stellantis is recalling 44,500 hybrid crossover SUVs worldwide because the brake pedal in the vehicles could disengage and stop working. The recall, the company said, includes some 2024 through 2025 model-year Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid SUVs and some 2024 model-year Dodge Hornet plug-in SUVs that are based on the same platform.

Instead of replacing the suspect brake pedal assemblies, Dodge and Alfa Romeo dealers are to reinforce the brake pedal arm with a bolt and a nut

Over 20,000 units of the Stellantis-made compact crossovers are affected by this recall, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.