{"id":2017,"date":"2024-06-20T14:30:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/issues-with-stellantis-puretech-engines-failures-and-risks\/"},"modified":"2025-06-11T16:49:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T16:49:32","slug":"issues-with-stellantis-puretech-engines-failures-and-risks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/issues-with-stellantis-puretech-engines-failures-and-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"Issues with Stellantis&#8217; PureTech Engines: Failures and Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2017\" class=\"elementor elementor-2017 elementor-231\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acf1aca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"acf1aca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3145c8a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3145c8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8112cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f8112cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Issue with Stellantis' PureTech engines: Everything you need to know<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15eaa1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15eaa1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">700.000 Spanish cars with a Puretech 1.2 engine have a problem.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfbfaa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfbfaa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This engine, present in multiple models from the brands Peugeot, Citro\u00ebn, Opel, and DS, has raised significant concerns due to serious mechanical failures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you own a vehicle equipped with this technology, it is crucial that you are aware of the risks, possible solutions, and how you can assert your rights.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daacda0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"daacda0\" 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the PureTech 1.2 engine?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cb91f4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4cb91f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f922c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f922c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>The <i>PureTech 1.2<\/i> engine<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a petrol innovation developed by <strong>Stellantis Group<\/strong>, known for its efficiency and low emissions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, <strong>it has gained notoriety for recurring problems, especially with the timing belt<\/strong> in an oil bath. This component, designed to minimize wear and improve performance, has proven to be susceptible to premature deterioration, which <strong>can lead to failures and breakdowns costing over 9.000\u20ac.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c305f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c305f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which vehicles are affected?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f80862f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f80862f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe8fc41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe8fc41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Models of Peugeot, Citro\u00ebn, Opel, Toyota, Jeep, Fiat and DS affected<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine issues with the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PureTech 1.2<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> affect models manufactured between 2012 and 2023. Some affected brands include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Citro\u00ebn:<\/strong> C1, C3, C3 Aircross, C3 Picasso, C3 Cactus, C4, C4 X, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso, Grand C4 Picasso, C4 Spacetourer, Grand C4 Spacetourer, C5 X, C5 Aircross, C Elysee, Berlingo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peugeot:<\/strong> 108, 208, 308, 408, 508, 2008, 3008, 5008, Partner, Rifter, 301<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opel:<\/strong> Corsa, Astra, Crossland, Crossland X, Grandland, Mokka, Combo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toyota:<\/strong> Proace, Proace City, Proace City Verso<\/li>\n<li><strong>DS:<\/strong> Ds 3, Ds 3 Crossback, Ds 4, Ds 4 Crossback, Ds 7, Ds 7 Crossback<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jeep:<\/strong> Avenger<\/li>\n<li>\u200b<strong>Fiat:<\/strong> Doblo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f79929e elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f79929e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/motores-afectados-problemas-fallo-motor-puretech\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">More information about the different cars affected.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ee6132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ee6132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is the PureTech engine experiencing issues?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4132f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4132f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">The factory defect in the STELLANTIS PureTech 1.2 engine <strong>is mainly due to the choice and design of the &#8220;wet&#8221; timing belt as the transmission system<\/strong> (belt in oil). The technical and design factors contributing to this problem are detailed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. Wet Timing Belt Design<\/h3>\n<p>The timing belt of the PureTech 1.2 engine is submerged in the engine oil. This design aims to reduce noise and friction, improving engine efficiency. However, it presents several <strong>critical issues<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Premature Wear:<\/span> Constant exposure to oil and high engine temperatures accelerates the wear of the rubber belt. As the belt deteriorates, it releases small rubber particles into the oil.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Material Incompatibility:<\/span> Chemical interactions between the belt rubber, oil additives, or gasoline that sometimes leaks into the crankcase accelerate belt wear and degradation, affecting its integrity and functionality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h4>2. Oil Contamination<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Rubber particles released by the belt contaminate the engine oil<\/strong>, negatively affecting its lubrication and cooling capacity. Oil contamination leads to several issues:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Loss of Lubricating Efficiency:<\/span> Contaminated oil loses its ability to effectively lubricate the engine&#8217;s moving parts, increasing friction and wear.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Component Obstruction:<\/span> Particles can clog the oil pump mesh and other lubrication channels, reducing oil flow and causing inadequate lubrication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h4>3. Impact on Performance and Safety<\/h4>\n<p>Oil contamination and premature belt wear <strong>affect vehicle safety<\/strong> and various performance aspects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Engine Overheating:<\/span> Additional friction and inadequate lubrication can cause engine overheating, increasing the risk of catastrophic failures.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Braking System Failures:<\/span> Oil contamination can affect the braking system, stiffening the pedals and compromising vehicle safety.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Internal Component Wear:<\/span> Contaminated oil acts as an abrasive, accelerating the wear of critical components such as valves, piston rings, and the crankshaft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h4>4. Compliance with Emissions Regulations<\/h4>\n<p>The PureTech 1.2 engine was designed to comply with strict European emissions regulations (EURO 6), leading to the adoption of technologies like the wet timing belt to improve efficiency. However, these technical decisions, aimed at meeting emissions regulations and reducing costs, resulted in <strong>compromises in engine durability and reliability.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5633a01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5633a01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consequences of PureTech engine failures<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73b973c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"73b973c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af63ab1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af63ab1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">Below are the main common faults associated with this engine, based on the testimonies of AFESTEL associates, experts, and the specialized press.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. Oil Overconsumption and Low Oil Pressure<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Oil Overconsumption:<\/span> The PureTech 1.2 engine tends to consume oil excessively, forcing owners to top it up more frequently than normal.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Low Oil Pressure:<\/span> Oil contamination with rubber particles from the timing belt can cause a reduction in oil pressure, affecting engine lubrication and potentially resulting in <span style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Dashboard warning due to low pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>MONTHLY COST: \u20ac150<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>2. Timing Belt Degradation<\/h3>\n<p>The &#8220;wet&#8221; timing belt wears prematurely due to constant exposure to gasoline leaks and high engine temperatures. This can result in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">premature belt wear<\/span>, release of rubber particles into the engine oil, and subsequent <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">engine blockage<\/span> or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">belt breakage<\/span> which could lead to complete engine failure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REPAIR COST: 1.500 \u20ac &#8211; 7.500 \u20ac<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>3. Issues with Oil Pump and Vacuum Pump<\/h3>\n<p>Rubber particles released by the belt can clog the oil pump and vacuum pump, leading to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">reduced oil flow and vacuum pump efficiency on one hand,<\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">lubrication failures<\/span> on the other hand, potentially causing engine damage.<\/p>\n<p>The vacuum pump can be damaged due to belt material abrasion and as a result, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">braking assistance may be reduced or lost<\/span>, increasing the risk of an accident.<\/p>\n<p>This risk has been documented in various European Union countries as reported in these two EU Alerts: <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/safety-gate-alerts\/screen\/webReport\/alertDetail\/10002416?lang=es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safety Gate EU Citro\u00ebn and DS,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/safety-gate-alerts\/screen\/webReport\/alertDetail\/10002417?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safety Gate EU Peugeot<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>COST: 1.500 \u20ac &#8211; 4.500 \u20ac<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>4. Metallic Noise and Auto-Ignition<\/h3>\n<p>A metallic noise in the engine caused by internal wear and increased friction, as well as uncontrolled ignition of the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber, can result in vibrations, abnormal noises, and potential damage to pistons and cylinders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REPAIR COST: 2.000 \u20ac &#8211; 4.500 \u20ac<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>5. Poor Valve Sealing and Segment Defect<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Faulty valves<\/span> allow <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">air and oil leaks<\/span>, affecting engine performance. On the other hand, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">segment defects<\/span> cause issues in piston rings affecting compression and allowing oil entry into the combustion chamber leading to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">smoke, pollution, and fire risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>REPAIR COST: 1.500 \u20ac &#8211; 4.000 \u20ac<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>6. Power Loss and Jerking During Driving<\/h3>\n<p>Reduced engine performance due to the aforementioned problems <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">affects car acceleration<\/span> and overall efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Some AFESTEL associates have reported <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">jerking during driving especially at low speeds<\/span> or when changing gears.<\/p>\n<p><strong>COST: 700 \u20ac &#8211; 1.400 \u20ac<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>7. Brake Pedal Stiffening<\/h3>\n<p>Oil contamination can affect the braking system, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">stiffening the pedal and compromising vehicle safety<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>COST: 1.200 \u20ac &#8211; 3.000 \u20ac<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>8. Engine Failure<\/h3>\n<p>The accumulation of problems can culminate in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">total engine breakdown<\/span>, with repair costs potentially exceeding the vehicle&#8217;s value.<\/p>\n<p><strong>COST: 4.000 \u20ac &#8211; 9.000 \u20ac<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>9. Premature Wear of Various Engine Components<\/h3>\n<p>Contaminated oil acts as an abrasive, accelerating the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">wear of critical engine components, such as valves, piston rings, and the crankshaft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>COST: 1.200 \u20ac &#8211; 3.000 \u20ac<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e040f87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e040f87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Available solutions for affected homeowners<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c4efe6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7c4efe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7e9927 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7e9927\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Repair Procedures and Warranties<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your vehicle is affected, options include repairs partially covered by extended warranties or special service programs. It is essential to contact an authorised dealer to verify the solutions applicable to your case.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d6a99a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0d6a99a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Class Action Lawsuit for PureTech Engine Issues<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7356e9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7356e9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>How to join the collective claim?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 6.000 owners have joined forces to demand compensation. To participate, you need to meet requirements such as proving ownership of the vehicle and having the necessary documentation. The steps are simple and the process can be completed entirely online.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Benefits of joining the collective claim<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining a collective action allows you to access compensations that can cover up to 50% of the car&#8217;s purchase value and repairs made. Additionally, it amplifies the pressure on the manufacturer to resolve the issues fairly.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45d53a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"45d53a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/en\/class-action-lawsuit-against-stellantis-for-puretech-engine-failures\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">More information on the class action<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6697c8a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6697c8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54eaf4e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"54eaf4e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ebb357 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ebb357\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why should I claim?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b91beac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b91beac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfef7f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfef7f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Claiming is crucial to <strong>protecting your rights as the owner<\/strong> of a STELLANTIS vehicle with a 1.2 PureTech engine. Recurring problems with the oil bath belt can lead to serious mechanical failures and costly repairs. By joining the collective action, <strong>you are seeking fair compensation<\/strong> and helping to pressure the company to take corrective measures.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, being part of this initiative allows you to join forces with over 5.000 owners who have already joined, <strong>strengthening the out-of-court claim and increasing the chances of success<\/strong>. The unity of so many affected individuals not only makes the voice stronger but also increases the pressure on STELLANTIS to address the issue.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to get the necessary repairs without incurring additional expenses. Claiming is not only a right but also a way to ensure that your vehicle operates correctly and to <strong>prevent future problems that may affect your safety and finances<\/strong>. Additionally, known issues can lead to a devaluation of the selling price of your vehicle, as the market becomes aware of the problem, affecting its value.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, by participating in this collective action, you help set a precedent that can benefit other owners in the future. <strong>Joint action demonstrates that consumers have power when they organise and act together to protect their interests and demand justice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4405e48 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4405e48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91bca9a elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"91bca9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/puretechlegal.com\/how-to-file-a-claim-against-stellantis-if-you-have-a-car-with-a-defective-puretech-engine\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Claim Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-610d3de e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"610d3de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b07aba8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b07aba8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-871c40a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"871c40a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Puretech Legal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5dfff8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f5dfff8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3bb15a elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3bb15a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In PureTech Legal we are dedicated advocates for consumer rights in Spain. Inspired by successful collective actions in France, we have set out to provide a voice and legal solutions to those affected by defects in 1.2 PureTech engines.<\/p>\n<p>We collaborate exclusively with <a title=\"AFESTEL\" href=\"https:\/\/afectadoscorreapsa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AFESTEL<\/a> to represent the over 4.000 members of the platform. Join us and claim with no initial costs of any kind.<\/p>\n<p>We have an expert legal team that combines technical and legal knowledge, ensuring that your concerns are not only heard but effectively addressed. We are committed to transparency, justice, and proactively seeking positive outcomes for our clients. 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