Stellantis calls 77,500 vehicles in Spain for overhaul

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · Apr 01, 2026 · 249 words · By Escarlata Sánchez

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What to know about Stellantis calls 77,500 vehicles in Spain for overhaul

The problem affects Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2026, according to the automotive group.

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What happened

The problem affects Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2026, according to the automotive group.

Why it matters

The problem detected is not related to the engine, but to two components.

Common ground

Stellantis is recalling 77,500 vehicles in Spain over a fault in two components which, in humid conditions, could pose a risk of fire in the engine compartment, the company has announced.

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Claim 1: “The problem affects Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2026, according to the automotive group.”

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Wikipedia entries only mention historical models (Citroën XM 1989-2000, Fiat JTD engine 1996) and corporate structure of Stellantis, but none reference 2023-2026 vehicle recalls or specific brands affected.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Citroën XM is an executive car manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1989 to 2000. Voted 1990 European Car of the Year for its contributions in terms of design and technological innovation, it…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citroën_XM

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Multijet is a Fiat and General Motors joint venture, established in 1996, in manufacturing diesel engines with turbo and common rail direct injection technology. Most of the Fiat S.p.A., Fiat Professi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_JTD_engine

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stellantis N.V. is a multinational automotive manufacturing corporation formed in 2021 through the merger of the French PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), which was itself created by the m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellantis

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Claim 2: “Stellantis said it would contact owners of the affected vehicles to urge them to call their dealer and schedule an appointment, as it may be necessary to replace the protective cover of the belt-driven starter generator with one offering greater insulation.”

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Claim 3: “German media have also reported that the carmaker has recalled around 700,000 hybrid vehicles worldwide over the same issue, according to Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority.”

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Claim 4: “The service takes around 30 minutes and is free of charge for owners of the affected vehicles, Stellantis said.”

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Claim 5: “Stellantis is recalling 77,500 vehicles in Spain over a fault in two components which, in humid conditions, could pose a risk of fire in the engine compartment, the company has announced.”

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Wikipedia entries about Stellantis Vigo plant and Chrysler only provide general corporate information, not specific recall details about 77,500 Spanish vehicles or component faults.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — FCA US, LLC, conducting business as Stellantis North America and known historically as Chrysler ( KRY-slər), is one of the "Big Three" automobile manufacturers in the United States, headquartered in A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Stellantis Vigo plant (Centro de Vigo de Stellantis) is a Spanish car manufacturing and assembly plant in Vigo, Galicia, Spain, owned by Stellantis (formerly Groupe PSA). The plant was established…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellantis_Vigo_Plant

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Claim 6: “The problem detected is not related to the engine, but to two components. It is a voluntary recall.”

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Claim 7: “Affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the petrol particulate filter pipe and the protective cover of the belt-driven starter generator, the carmaker explains, adding that in humid conditions 'there is a risk of overheating'. In the worst case, this could lead to a fire risk in the engine compartment.”

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Claim 8: “The service takes around 30 minutes and is free of charge”

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Claim 9: “The issue affects vehicles from brands such as Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat built between 2023 and 2026. According to Stellantis, this is a voluntary recall.”

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Wikipedia references about Stellantis and vehicle models lack specific details about the voluntary recall or 2023-2026 timeframe for affected vehicles.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Citroën Jumpy (badged Citroën Dispatch in some countries) is a light commercial van jointly developed by FCA Italy and PSA Group. (FCA and PSA Group combined to form Stellantis) in 2021.) The Jump…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citroën_Jumpy

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