Urgent Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen recall as 72,000 drivers told of 'fire risk'

Stellantis has announced a recall of 72,000 cars in the UK due to a potential fire risk. The firm says that a total of 28 models across the Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and Vauxhall brands could be at risk, through loosened nuts on a fuel pipe, which could result in an engine fire.

The recall was prompted by 11 reported cases of cars catching fire in France and is the second major recall after owners of the Citroen C3 and DS3 were contacted over a potentially fatal airbag fault earlier this year.

A spokesperson from Stellantis told the PA News Agency: “Having customer safety and satisfaction at the core of its values, Stellantis is voluntarily recalling an estimated 72,000 in the UK due to a potential issue with the high-pressure fuel pipe. Some 2023-2025 Peug