A major motor manufacturer has issued an urgent recall for a number of car models over a potential engine fire risk.
This recall will affect around 72,000 cars in the UK and includes the likes of the Fiat 500 and Vauxhall Corsa.
This comes after Stellantis issued a similar recall to 120,000 Citroen owners, warning them to “immediately cease using their vehicle” over airbag safety issues earlier this month.
Vauxhall Corsa (Image: Getty Images) This new voluntary recall involves issues relating to “loosened nuts” affecting cars with 1.2 litre petrol engines produced between 2023 and 2025.
The car manufacturer said the issue could lead to higher fuel consumption, and that, in the worst possible cases, could also lead to “occurrences of fire in the engine”.
It is currently in the process of reaching out to drivers and asking them to contact their dealership network in order to get the problem fixed.
So far, there have been 11 reported cases of cars catching fire in France, AutoExpress has said.
A spokesperson for Stellantis told The Sky Money blog: “Having customer safety and satisfaction at the core of its values, Stellantis is voluntarily recalling an estimated 72,180 vehicles in the UK due to a potential issue with the high-pressure fuel pipe.”
Fiat 500 (Image: Getty Images)
See all the car models being recalled over a potential engine fire risk.
Stellantis is currently in the process of reaching out to drivers affected by this new recall.
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