Volvo XC60, Volkswagen Golf and 39,760 Units Found Defective 'Recall'

Volvo Cars Korea XC60

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 27th that a total of 39,760 units across 32 models imported and sold by Volvo Car Korea, Korea GM, Jaguar Land Rover Korea, Audi Volkswagen Korea, Honda Korea, Porsche Korea, Hanbul Motors, and BMW Korea have been found to have manufacturing defects and will be subject to recall measures.

First, 13,846 units of 8 models including Volvo's XC60 were found to have a software error in the Autonomous Emergency Braking System (AEBS), which may cause the system to fail to properly recognize obstacles ahead, potentially compromising safe driving.

The AEBS is a device that automatically activates the braking system to mitigate or avoid collisions by detecting frontal collision situations while driving. These vehicles can receive free repairs at Volvo official service centers nationwide starting from the 30th.

Korea GM's BOLT EV

A total of 9,233 units of Korea GM's BOLT EV model were found to have tire pressure warning devices that do not meet safety standards, according to the results of the automobile self-certification conformity inspection conducted by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority. The Ministry plans to impose fines later considering the correction rate. These vehicles can receive free repairs at Korea GM official service centers starting from the 3rd of next month.

Jaguar Land Rover Korea's Discovery Sport 2.0D

A total of 8,642 units of 2 models including the Discovery Sport 2.0D imported and sold by Jaguar Land Rover Korea were found to have emergency braking signal devices that do not meet safety standards. Fines will also be imposed later considering the correction rate. These vehicles can receive free repairs at official service centers starting from the 13th of next month.

Audi Volkswagen Korea Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

A total of 3,337 units of 5 models including the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT imported and sold by Audi Volkswagen Korea are being recalled due to a defect in a component inside the transmission that may cause the transmission to fail during operation. These vehicles can receive free repairs at official service centers starting from the 31st.

A total of 2,424 units of Honda's ODYSSEY were found to have wiring insulation stripped due to the left side electric socket (cigarette lighter) wiring being pressed against a specific part during assembly, which may cause a fire. Free repairs have been available at official service centers nationwide since the 25th.

Porsche Macan

A total of 1,276 units of Porsche's Macan were found to have a risk of fire caused by the fuel pump cover pressing the top of the fuel pump when excessive weight is placed on the rear seat, causing a fine crack in the fuel pipe inlet. Free repairs will be available at official service centers starting from the 31st.

A total of 700 units of 10 models including Citroen C3 AIRCROSS 1.5 BlueHDi imported and sold by Hanbul Motors were found to have a risk of engine overheating due to damage to the hose caused by interference between the intake filter case and the coolant hose. Free repairs have been available at Hanbul Motors official service centers nationwide since the 18th.

BMW X6

Lastly, a total of 205 units of 3 models including BMW's X6 xDrive30d were found to have a defect in the fixing of the rear spoiler, and 97 units of the M6 Gran Coupe were found to have defects in the fixing nuts of auxiliary brakes, potentially compromising safe driving. Free repairs have been underway since the 20th.

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