Recall of Over 34,000 Units of 23 Models Including XM3 and Carnival Implemented

XM3 (Provided by Renault Samsung Motors)

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Chun-hee] A total of 34,000 units across 23 models, including the XM3 and Carnival, will undergo recall due to manufacturing defects.

On the 17th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that recalls will be conducted for a total of 34,268 vehicles across 23 models manufactured or imported and sold by Renault Samsung Motors, Kia Motors, Hyundai Motor Company, Korea Toyota Motor, Mercedes-Benz Korea, Hanbul Motors, and BMW Korea.

Among the vehicles imported and sold by Renault Samsung Motors, 19,993 units of two models, the 'XM3 TCe260' and 'Captur TCe260,' were found to have a possibility of impeller damage inside the fuel pump. In such cases, fuel supply to the engine may decrease or stop, causing the engine to stall. Additionally, 533 units of the 'Master LAF23-DN' were found to have some hoses supplying fuel from the fuel tank to the parking heater damaged, leading to fuel leakage and a possibility of engine stalling.

Renault Samsung Motors plans to provide free repairs, including replacement with improved parts, at its direct service centers and partner repair shops starting from the 20th for the affected models.

Kia Motors found that 4,230 units of the 'Carnival YP' had a possibility of fire due to poor contact caused by the B+ terminal nut of the alternator not being properly tightened, which could lead to overheating of the contact area. For 2,078 units of the 'Soul EV,' it was recognized that if the shift lever is changed to P (Park) while the vehicle has not come to a complete stop, internal parts of the reducer may wear, causing the vehicle to roll when parked.

Kia Motors has been conducting free repairs at Kia service centers since the 16th for the affected vehicles.

In 2,730 units of Hyundai Motor Company's 'Avante HD,' it was confirmed that during airbag deployment in a collision accident, the gas inside the inflator may not be properly released, increasing internal pressure and causing the inflator container to rupture, potentially injuring the driver. For 47 units of the 'Universe PY,' a defect was found where the clutch booster fixing bolt was improperly assembled, which could cause parts to break or fragments to detach during continuous operation.

Hyundai Motor Company has been performing free replacement of improved parts at Hyundai direct service centers and Blue Hands since the 16th.

Prius V (Provided by Korea Toyota Motor)

For 3,689 units of two models, including the 'Prius,' imported and sold by Korea Toyota Motor, a hybrid system control program error was identified. This could cause the inverter internal circuit to be damaged and the system to stop, preventing driving during sudden acceleration at low speeds.

These vehicles can receive recall service through software updates at official Korea Toyota Motor service centers starting from the 30th.

Among 383 units of three models, including the 'AMG G 63,' imported and sold (including pre-sale) by Mercedes-Benz Korea, a defect in the differential gear lock was found that could cause the stability control system and ABS to malfunction. For 15 units of three models, including the 'Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC,' a defect in the rear left seat backrest lock was discovered, which could cause the lock to break if cargo in the trunk hits the seat backrest during a collision, potentially injuring occupants.

Mercedes-Benz Korea will provide free repairs through official service centers starting from the 17th.

For 331 units of four models, including the 'Peugeot 508 2.0 BlueHDi,' imported and sold by Hanbul Motors, it was confirmed that the wiring connecting the self-diagnosis connector and the electronic control unit (ECU) is too short, causing continuous friction that damages the insulation, potentially leading to short circuits and engine stalling.

Hanbul Motors has been conducting free additional part installations at official service centers since the 15th.

BMW Korea will recall 239 units of four models, including the 'BMW 330i xDrive,' due to the possibility of tie rod damage affecting safe driving. Free replacement of improved parts will be provided at official service centers starting from the 24th.

Regarding this recall, the manufacturers will notify vehicle owners of the correction methods via mail and mobile text messages. If owners have repaired the defects at their own expense before the recall, they can apply for compensation from the manufacturer for the repair costs.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport operates an automobile recall center that collects and analyzes manufacturing defect information to ensure public safety from vehicle defects. By entering the vehicle number and chassis number on the recall center website, owners can continuously check whether their vehicle is subject to recall and view detailed manufacturing defect information.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.