Stellantis recalls 700,000 cars globally due to fire risk

Stellantis has recalled 700,000 cars built between mid-2023 and this year globally, due to a risk of fire.

The recall concerns the 1.2-litre mild-hybrid powertrain used in a wide range of cars from Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Opel-Vauxhall and Peugeot.

Recall notices published to Gov.uk concern contact between the engine’s gasoline particular filter (GPF) pipe and the pole protection cap for the hybrid system’s starter-generator. That contact can cause water to enter the engine bay, resulting in fire. 

The remedial work comprises replacing the pole protection cap for the starter-generator and checking the distance between the GPF pipe and the cap. The pipe will then be repositioned or replaced as necessary. 

A significant number of cars in the UK are expected to be affected by the recall, which was first reported by Reuters.

A full list of cars included in UK recall notices so far can be found below. Notably, models from Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Jeep are not included, despite Reuters reporting that those brands’ cars are included in the wider remedial action globally.

Autocar has contacted Stellantis UK for comment.