BERLIN, April 1 (Reuters) - A fire risk has forced a recall action affecting up to around 700,000 Stellantis cars worldwide, including models from the group's brands Peugeot, Citreon, Fiat and Jeep,
Stellantis to Recall 700,000 Cars Worldwide Over Potential Fire Risk
Details of the Stellantis Global Recall
BERLIN, April 1 (Reuters) - A fire risk has forced a recall action affecting up to around 700,000 Stellantis cars worldwide, including models from the group's brands Peugeot, Citreon, Fiat and Jeep, the company confirmed on Wednesday.
Scope of the Recall
- Notices issued by Germany's KBA regulator on Tuesday said models produced between mid-2023 and early-2026 should be checked for a possible defect that can cause water to enter the engine compartment, potentially leading to a fire
- The recall covers most of Stellantis's brands, with Alfa Romeo and Lancia also affected
Brands and Models Impacted
The recall affects a wide range of vehicles under the Stellantis umbrella, including Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, and Lancia.
Timeframe for Affected Vehicles
Vehicles produced between mid-2023 and early-2026 are subject to inspection and possible repair.
Company Response and Customer Support
Stellantis said in a statement that customer safety was "at the core of its values" and said a free service to resolve the issue would take around 30 minutes.
Resolution Process
The company will offer a complimentary service to fix the defect, ensuring minimal inconvenience for customers.
(Reporting by Rachel More and Giulio Piovaccari; editing by Matthias Williams)
