Renault Samsung, BMW, Hyundai, Kia and Others Recall 23,794 Vehicles for Safety Measures

Renault Samsung 2014 QM5

[Asia Economy Reporter Kangwook Cho] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 31st that a total of 23,794 vehicles across 65 models manufactured or imported and sold by Renault Samsung Motors Co., Ltd., BMW Korea Co., Ltd., Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, FMK Co., Ltd., Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd., Daejeon Machinery Industry Co., Ltd., and Bike Korea Co., Ltd. have been found to have manufacturing defects and will undergo voluntary corrective actions (recalls).

A total of 9,189 QM6 vehicles manufactured and sold by Renault Samsung Motors Co., Ltd. have a defective fuel supply hose connection, which may cause the hose to detach during driving, leading to fuel leakage and the possibility of the engine stalling or fire occurring while driving. These vehicles can be repaired free of charge (inspection and replacement) at Renault Samsung Motors’ direct service centers and authorized repair shops starting from today.

A total of 6,028 vehicles across 32 models, including the BMW 520d imported and sold by BMW Korea Co., Ltd., were found to have engine control unit diagnostic software errors that cause the engine warning light to illuminate and may result in the engine stalling while driving. These vehicles can receive free repairs (software updates) at BMW Korea’s official service centers starting March 31.

A total of 4,760 vehicles across 2 models, including the K5 Hybrid manufactured and sold by Kia Corporation, are subject to voluntary recall due to potential engine stalling or fire caused by wear and damage to some internal engine parts. Additionally, 2,878 vehicles across 8 models, including the Avante manufactured and sold by Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation, have a defect where some parts of the front seatbelt adjuster may detach, potentially causing injury to occupants in the event of a collision.

The 2 models including the K5 Hybrid can be repaired free of charge (inspection and replacement) at Hyundai Motor Company’s direct service centers, Blue Hands, or Kia Corporation’s service centers starting March 31, while the 8 models including the Avante can receive such services starting April 1.

A total of 428 vehicles across 6 models, including the Ferrari 488 Spider imported and sold by FMK Co., Ltd., have a defective air passage in the brake oil reservoir tank cap, causing vacuum formation inside the tank and potentially resulting in brake failure and accidents. These vehicles have been undergoing free repairs (replacement with improved parts) at FMK’s official service centers nationwide since the 28th.

A total of 58 vehicles across 12 models, including the GLE 450 4MATIC imported and sold by Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd., were assembled with machining residues between the fuel rail and injector, damaging the sealing and causing fuel leakage with a risk of fire. These vehicles have been receiving free repairs (parts replacement) at Mercedes-Benz Korea’s official service centers since the 25th.

A total of 399 motorcycles across 3 models, including the Kawasaki W800 imported and sold by Daejeon Machinery Industry Co., Ltd., have insufficient durability in the electric wiring terminals of the horn, which may break due to vibration while driving, causing the horn to malfunction and potentially leading to accidents due to inability to warn other vehicles. These vehicles have been undergoing free repairs (replacement with improved parts) at Daejeon Machinery Industry’s official service centers since the 28th.

A total of 54 TRIDENT 660 motorcycles imported and sold by Bike Korea Co., Ltd. have insufficient side stand strength, causing the side stand to bend under the vehicle’s weight when parked, which may cause the vehicle to tip over and injure the rider or others. These vehicles have been undergoing free repairs (replacement with improved parts, etc.) at Bike Korea’s official service centers nationwide since the 25th.

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