The years 2015 to 2018 are over, but the career of the “best engine” of these four years, the 1.2 Puretech turbo, now produced by Stellantis, is not. And it seems to be taking an entirely different turn. Indeed, this engine would now encounter many problems. What torment the group.
If the manufacturer denies any problem, the latter visibly encounters serial problems. What alarm, visibly, the managers of the group. Especially since it concerns many owners of cars of different brands in the group. The UFC Que Choisir has just alerted on this subject, this Tuesday, August 29.
Thus, a large number of testimonials suggest that a problem affecting cars produced after 2017 leads to engine failure. The fault of the timing belt, due to the premature aging of the oil. This would lead to engine failure.
A first reminder already organized
What is interesting is that a first reminder has already been organized on this subject. The European Commission has already issued an alert on this subject, on November 20, 2020. 14 countries were then concerned. What to give a reminder at the level of the French territory.
Peugeot 208, 2008, 308, 3008 and 5008 and Citroën C3, C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso and Berlingo manufactured between March 2013 and April 2017 were then affected by this recall.
Stellantis aware of the 1.2 Puretech turbo issue
Still, today, the group would be aware of the problem affecting this engine. A letter dated December 21, 2022, sent to Citroën owners, indeed mentions it. Reason why it could be settled in court.
Maître Christophe Lèguevaques, a lawyer already involved in the Renault-Nissan motorgate affair, announced that he would study the idea of taking Stellantis to court. It remains to be seen how this case will evolve.
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To sum up
The Puretech 1.2 turbo engine is said to still cause major problems for owners of some cars in the group. The group would be aware of the problems. He could be sued by a lawyer taking up this subject.
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