Hyundai Mighty, Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+, and 11 Other Models Recalled for 71,020 Units

Recall Measures for Four Models Including Hyundai New Power Truck Dump

[Asia Economy Reporter Minyoung Kim] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 11th that it will carry out recalls (voluntary corrective actions) for 71,020 units of 11 vehicle models manufactured or imported and sold by Hyundai Motor Company and Mercedes-Benz Korea, as well as 7,918 units of 4 construction machinery models.

Among Hyundai vehicles, 70,582 units of 6 models including Mighty and Mega Truck were found to have a defect where the alternator voltage regulator was defective, causing no electricity generation, resulting in electrical devices such as the instrument panel not functioning and the engine possibly stalling while driving.

The same defect was detected in 7,918 units of 4 construction machinery models including New Power Truck Mixer. These vehicles can receive free repairs (replacement with improved parts) starting from the 11th at Hyundai’s dedicated bus and truck high-tech centers and Blue Hands service centers.

For Mercedes-Benz, 438 units of 5 models including the EQS 450+ were recalled due to defective coating on the towing hook connection threads, which caused the towing hook not to be fastened to the proper depth, posing a risk of detachment during towing. Repairs (inspection and repair) can be received from the 12th at official Mercedes-Benz Korea service centers.

Regarding this recall, each manufacturer and importer will notify vehicle and construction machinery owners of the corrective measures via mail and mobile text messages.

If owners have already repaired the defect at their own expense before the recall implementation, they can apply for reimbursement of repair costs from the manufacturer.

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