Hyundai, Kia, Ford, and 3 Other Companies Recall 92,450 Units Across 12 Models

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kangwook Cho] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 16th that a total of 92,450 vehicles across 12 models manufactured or imported and sold by six companies, including Hyundai Motor Company, Kia, Ford Sales Service Korea, and Porsche Korea, have been found to have manufacturing defects and will undergo voluntary corrective actions (recalls).

A total of 90,472 vehicles across six models, including Santa Fe and Sorento manufactured and sold by Hyundai Motor Company and Kia, were found to have a design error in the clamp component of the fuel supply hose, which could cause fuel leakage and potentially lead to fire.

1,200 units of the Explorer imported and sold by Ford Sales Service Korea were recalled due to insufficient rigidity in some parts of the rear wheel suspension (rear suspension tow link), which could break and cause steering malfunction during driving, posing a safety risk.

658 units of the Taycan imported and sold by Porsche Korea were found to have a wiring arrangement defect in the rear center seat belt buckle, which causes improper fixation when attaching child safety seats (car seats), failing to meet safety standards. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to first have the importer voluntarily conduct the recall and later impose fines based on the correction rate and other factors.

23 units of two models, including the Sprinter medium-sized van imported and sold by Daimler Truck Korea, are being recalled due to a software error in the vehicle stability control system. This error prevents the parking lock assist function from activating even when the transmission is in the parking (P) position, which could cause the vehicle to move on slopes and lead to accidents.

97 units of two motorcycle models, including the Yamaha MIN850D imported and sold by Korea Motor Trading, were recalled due to a software error in the engine control unit that raises concerns about the engine stalling during specific situations such as stopping, decelerating, or low-speed driving.

Vehicles subject to this recall can be repaired free of charge at each manufacturer’s or seller’s service centers or via over-the-air updates.

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