Stellantis is recalling 72,000 cars in the UK after discovering a fuel pipe issue that could lead to engine fires. If you’re running vehicles from Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, Vauxhall, or Lancia built between 2023 and 2025 with 1.2-litre turbo petrol engines, this recall directly affects your fleet.
What’s happening
The issue involves nuts on the high-pressure fuel pipe coming loose over time. When this happens, fuel can leak out, creating a serious safety risk. You might notice a petrol smell, dashboard warning lights, or in worst-case scenarios, an engine fire. Stellantis has started contacting owners, but as a fleet operator, you’ll want to get any affected vehicles booked in quickly for the free repair work.
We know how these things go – one missed recall notice can quickly turn into a major headache for your business and put your drivers at unnecessary risk.
Staying on top of recalls
Keeping track of manufacturer recalls across your entire fleet is just another task on an already long list. Between managing compliance, servicing schedules, and day-to-day operations, it’s easy for recall notices to slip through the cracks. But missing even one can expose your business to serious risks and costly downtime.
This is where having the right systems in place makes all the difference. FleetCheck automatically pulls in potential recall alerts monthly directly from the DVLA, so when a vehicle in your fleet is affected, you’ll know. It takes the manual work out of tracking recalls and gives you the visibility you need to act quickly.
Take action now
If you think any of your vehicles might be affected, don’t wait. Stop using any vehicle where you smell fuel or notice unusual dashboard warnings, and get it checked as soon as possible. Ignoring recall notices puts your drivers at risk and means costly downtime when you least expect it.
Want to be sure? Head over to the official Government recall page and use your vehicle registration number to see if your vehicle is affected.
Or just let FleetCheck help keep an eye on it.
Stay safe. Stay smart. Stay in control.
