Altima, Niro Defects... Nissan, Kia and 2 Other Companies Recall About 49,000 Vehicles

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kangwook Cho] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 21st that a total of 48,939 vehicles across 15 models imported or manufactured and sold by Korea Nissan, Kia, BMW Korea, and Porsche Korea have been found to have manufacturing defects and will undergo corrective measures (recall).

A total of 19,760 Altima vehicles imported and sold by Korea Nissan were found to have weak corrosion resistance in the hood latch device, causing the device to seize, which may prevent the hood from closing properly and pose a safety risk.

A total of 15,276 Niro electric vehicles (EV) manufactured and sold by Kia were found, through self-certification conformity investigation, to have rear lights that do not operate normally when the rear bumper corner is impacted at a speed exceeding a certain standard (2.5 km/h). This is a violation of safety standards, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has ordered an immediate recall and plans to impose fines later based on the correction rate and other factors.

Additionally, 313 Carnival vehicles are being recalled due to fuel tank manufacturing defects causing cracks on the side of the tank, which may lead to fuel leakage.

A total of 12,147 vehicles across six models, including the Mini Cooper D Five Door, imported and sold by BMW Korea, were found to have fuel hose fixation defects causing interference with surrounding parts, which may damage the hose and result in fuel leakage.

A total of 1,302 Taycan vehicles imported and sold by Porsche Korea were found to have a design error in the inverter software of the power conversion device, causing improper power supply to the drive motor, which may lead to reduced output or engine shutdown while driving, resulting in a recall decision.

A total of 141 vehicles across five models, including the Panamera 4, are being recalled due to weak trailing arms, a component within the front axle suspension, which may break and significantly compromise vehicle stability.

The manufacturers will notify owners of the corrective measures via postal mail and mobile text messages. If vehicle owners have repaired their vehicles at their own expense before the recall, they can apply for cost reimbursement from the manufacturer.

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