Stellantis Recalls Thousands of Commercial Vans and RVs Over Fire Risks
A potential fuel leak in models from Fiat, Opel, Peugeot, and Citroën has prompted a safety recall impacting thousands of vehicles worldwide.
Automotive conglomerate Stellantis has issued a major safety recall for 6,525 vans and commercial vehicles globally due to a risk of fire caused by a potential diesel fuel leak. The recall affects four popular models: the Fiat Ducato, Citroën Jumper, Peugeot Boxer, and Opel Movano. According to regulatory data from the Federal Motor Transport Authority in Germany, 2,120 of the impacted vehicles are located in that country, while the remainder are distributed across international markets.
The technical defect stems from a potentially faulty fuel pressure damper located within the low-pressure fuel system. This specific component is designed to balance pressure fluctuations inside the fuel supply. However, a defect can cause the damper to leak, allowing diesel fuel to escape. If the leaking fuel comes into contact with hot vehicle components, it creates a serious risk of a vehicle fire.
In addition to the immediate fire hazard, authorities warn that leaking diesel fuel pooling on the roadway can create slippery conditions, increasing safety risks for other motorists. Not every vehicle within the affected production batches will experience a leak or a fire, but the recall has been initiated as a precautionary measure to eliminate potential dangers.
The recall encompasses specific manufacturing periods for each vehicle line. The Fiat Ducato accounts for the largest share of the recall, with 2,783 units globally and 1,271 in Germany, produced between July 14 and July 31, 2026. The Citroën Jumper includes 1,486 vehicles worldwide, manufactured from December 2, 2025, to July 31, 2026. The Peugeot Boxer covers 1,601 units globally, produced between December 2, 2025, and August 17, 2026, while the Opel Movano affects 655 vehicles globally, built between February 3 and July 29, 2026.
Because these commercial models also serve extensively as chassis for recreational vehicles and motorhomes, owners of camper vans are strongly urged to check their status. Due to the conversion process by third-party builders, a motorhome's registration date can be significantly later than the production date of the underlying base vehicle. Consequently, checking the vehicle identification number (VIN) is critical to determine whether a specific camper or van is included.
Owners of affected vehicles are instructed to bring their vans to an authorized dealership or service center for inspection and repair. The corrective action involves replacing the lower section of the fuel line, including the potentially defective fuel pressure damper, without needing to replace the entire engine. The manufacturer-backed repairs are provided free of charge to vehicle owners, regardless of whether the standard warranty has expired.
Authorized service networks across the brands estimate that the repair work takes between 30 and 90 minutes depending on the exact model. Vehicle owners can verify if their specific chassis or van falls under the recall by entering their 17-digit vehicle identification number into online manufacturer databases or checking with official transportation safety authorities.