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Stellantis Orders Global Recall of 756,916 Cars Over Fuel‑Leak Fire Risk

Regulators traced the fault to loose high‑pressure fuel‑line fittings, prompting free workshop inspections to tighten affected connections.

Overview

  • About 85,642 vehicles are affected in Germany, with roughly 7,600 in Austria according to Stellantis Austria and local authorities.
  • Models span multiple brands produced mainly from late 2022 to mid‑2025, including Opel, Peugeot, Fiat, Citroën/DS, Lancia and Alfa Romeo.
  • Germany’s KBA cites improperly tightened joints between the high‑pressure line and the fuel rail that can allow fuel to escape and ignite, with 11 fires logged by mid‑June.
  • Dealers will inspect the injection system and tighten the nuts and rail screws at no cost, and owners are being instructed to schedule visits promptly.
  • Austria reports the campaign has been running since mid‑July and notes the issue affects some mild‑hybrid vehicles, with Jeep models included locally.