Renault Samsung, Audi, Honda, Yamaha and 4 Other Companies Recall 50,000 Vehicles for Safety Measures

[Asia Economy Reporter Kangwook Cho] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 4th that a total of 49,246 vehicles across 21 models manufactured or imported and sold by Renault Samsung Motors, Audi Volkswagen Korea, Honda Korea, and Korea Motor Trading have been found to have manufacturing defects and will undergo voluntary corrective actions (recalls).

A total of 45,476 XM3 vehicles manufactured and sold by Renault Samsung were found to have a software error in the electronic steering control unit, which causes heat damage to the control unit circuit board if the steering wheel is held at the end of its turn. This results in the steering wheel becoming heavy, potentially compromising safety, leading to the recall.

A total of 3,549 vehicles across 17 models, including the A4 40 TFSI Premium imported and sold by Audi Volkswagen Korea, were found to have a software error in the airbag control unit that causes some data not to be stored in the event data recorder during an accident, failing to meet safety standards. The Ministry plans to first have the importer voluntarily conduct the recall and later impose fines considering the correction rate and other factors.

A total of 141 motorcycles across 2 models, including the CBR1000RR-R SP imported and sold by Honda Korea, were found to have poor insulation treatment on the oil cooler hose, causing cracks due to heat generated from the exhaust manifold. This may lead to engine oil leakage, raising safety concerns.

A total of 80 Yamaha MTN850D motorcycles imported and sold by Korea Motor Trading were found to have a software error in the instrument panel, causing data transmission conflicts at around 30,000 km of mileage. In this case, the instrument panel screen may freeze, potentially compromising safety, leading to a recall.

Vehicles subject to this recall can receive free repairs at each manufacturer’s service center or via over-the-air updates.

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