Stellantis recalls 44,000 cars due to ‘potential risk of fire’

• Stellantis has issued a recall for about 44,000 vehicles in the UK over a ”potential risk of fire in the engine department”.
• The fault stems from insufficient clearance between the gasoline particulate filter pipe and the 48-volt belt starter generator.
• In wet conditions, this issue could allow water to enter the engine bay, posing a potential fire hazard.
• The recall affects select models from Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Vauxhall, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, and Fiat, manufactured between 2023 and 2026.
• Affected owners will be contacted by Stellantis to schedule a free 30-minute repair, involving a component replacement and clearance adjustment.

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Peugeot, Jeep and Fiat among 44,000 UK cars recalled due to fire risk