33 Million Units Recalled for 20 Car Models Including Sonata, Palisade, and Volvo S60

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jo Gang-wook] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 28th that a total of 327,598 vehicles across 20 models manufactured or imported and sold by six companies, including Hyundai Motor Company, Kia, and Volvo Car Korea, have been found to have manufacturing defects and will undergo voluntary corrective actions (recalls).

A total of 317,902 vehicles across four models, including Sonata and Carnival, manufactured and sold by Hyundai and Kia, were found to have a design error in the turn signal control software, causing the right turn signal to flash temporarily when the left turn signal is activated, which could potentially compromise safety.

A total of 4,366 Palisade vehicles manufactured and sold by Hyundai were found to have engine oil or other substances entering the brake master cylinder during the manufacturing process, which may cause brake pedal sponginess and slipping during braking. Brake pedal sponginess refers to a condition where pressing the brake pedal does not generate pressure, and the pedal sinks in, resulting in braking failure.

A total of 4,357 vehicles across four models, including the S60, imported and sold by Volvo Car Korea, were found to have a risk where metal fragments from internal components caused by excessive explosion pressure of the inflator during driver’s airbag deployment could injure occupants.

A total of 196 vehicles across five models, including the McLaren 570S, imported and sold by Kiheung International, were confirmed to have insufficient durability of the fuel hose, which could lead to hose damage. This may cause fuel leakage and potentially result in fire, prompting a recall.

A total of 471 Fleta LS1 two-wheeled vehicles manufactured and sold by Myungwon I&C were found to have a communication error between the battery and the Battery Management System (BMS), which could cause the engine to stall while driving when switching automatically to a fixed battery after battery depletion.

A total of 306 two-wheeled vehicles across five models, including the Husqvarna VITPILEN 701, imported and sold by Husqvarna Motorcycle Korea, were found to have damage to clutch internal parts (clutch slave cylinder gasket) due to insufficient durability, which could cause fuel leakage and prevent gear shifting while driving, leading to a recall decision.

Vehicles subject to this recall can be repaired free of charge at the service centers of each manufacturer or seller. If vehicle owners have paid for repairs out of pocket before the recall, they can apply for reimbursement from the manufacturer.

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