Who is automotive giant Stellantis and why did it recall nearly 1 million cars?

Stellantis is recalling nearly 955,000 vehicles worldwide after a software fault can prevent rearview camera images from appearing on the media screen when certain vehicles are shifted into reverse. The recall is the latest setback for the Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot maker as it tries to recover from a difficult 2025 marked by heavy losses, leadership changes, and thin margins. The group, formed in January 2021 through the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA, sold 5.4 million vehicles in 2024 and employs about 250,000 people across more than 30 countries. Stellantis said the issue involves radio software linked to the infotainment system, not the cameras themselves. In the US, 848,511 vehicles from 2026 and 2027 model years are affected.