Motorists, road users and drivers are being warned
Mass recall of 44,000 cars in UK with 10 popular models affected – full list
There is a mass recall of 44,000 cars being issued in the UK over an engine fire risk – with 10 models affected. Motorists, road users and drivers are being warned by Stellantis.
A spokesperson for Stellantis said: “Having customer safety and satisfaction at the core of its values, Stellantis is voluntarily recalling 44,000 vehicles in the UK due to a potential issue concerning the clearance between the gasoline particulate filter (GPF) pipe and the belt starter generator (BSG).
“Some 2023-2026 Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Vauxhall, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat vehicles may have been assembled with an insufficient clearance between the gasoline particulate filter pipe and the pole protection cup of the 48V Belt Starter Generator (BSG).
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“Under wet conditions, there is a possibility that this insufficient clearance and a possible contact between these components may lead to water infiltration creating electrical arch, which could trigger a thermal event, such as overheating.
“In the worst-case scenario, this could result in a potential risk of fire in the engine compartment.”
Cars affected include vehicles that use the 1.2-litre mild hybrid powertrain used, most notably models from from Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Opel-Vauxhall and Peugeot.
Stellantis is offering a free service to resolve the issue which is expected to take around 30 minutes.
Car models affected by the recall
1694 Citroën C3
2391 Citroën C3 Aircross
937 Citroën C4
218 Citroën C4 X
132 DS 3 Crossback
13,345 Peugeot 208
5771 Peugeot 2008
1888 Vauxhall Corsa
2057 Vauxhall Frontera
534 Vauxhall Mokka
Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Jeep were reported as brands that were going to be included in the wider recall action, but are not in the current list.
Stellantis has said they remain “fully committed to acting swiftly, transparently, and responsibly in addressing this issue.”
Drivers will be contacted, the major car giant went on to add in its urgent alert for motorists.
