Ford, Volvo, Tesla and 4 Other Companies Recall 22,908 Vehicles Across 17 Models

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 10th that a total of 22,908 units of 17 vehicle models imported and sold by Ford Sales Service Korea, Volvo Cars Korea, Tesla Korea, Honda Korea, BMW Korea, Hwacheong Sangsa, and Motorossa were found to have manufacturing defects and will undergo voluntary corrective actions (recalls).

A total of 20,639 units of 2 models, including the Explorer, imported and sold by Ford Korea, were found to have a safety standard non-compliance issue where the warning sound does not activate when the seatbelt is not fastened due to a software error in the instrument cluster.

A total of 927 units of 3 models, including the XC90 PHEV, imported and sold by Volvo Korea, were found to have a possibility of driving failure when the high-voltage battery is discharged because the engine control unit software setting error causes improper engine drive switching, resulting in driving only on the high-voltage battery.

A total of 607 units of the Model 3 imported and sold by Tesla Korea were found to have a possibility of occupant injury due to the rear seat seatbelt not functioning properly in a collision caused by assembly defects.

A total of 434 units of 2 motorcycle models, including the NSS750, imported and sold by Honda Korea, were found to have a possibility that the electronic handle lock does not lock when parked or does not unlock due to design defects.

A total of 241 units of 4 motorcycle models, including the S1000RR, imported and sold by BMW Korea, were found to have engine oil leakage due to manufacturing defects in the clutch cover fixing bolts, which were not properly tightened. A total of 35 units of 4 motorcycle models, including the FTR 1200, imported and sold by Hwacheong Sangsa, were found to have coolant leakage caused by deformation due to insufficient durability at the coolant hose joints.

A total of 25 units of the Ducati HYP939 motorcycle model imported and sold by Motorossa were confirmed to have engine oil leakage caused by damage from friction between the engine oil cooler hoses.

Vehicles subject to recall can receive free repairs (updates) at the official service centers of each manufacturer and seller. If repairs were made at the owner's expense, compensation can be requested from the manufacturer. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport operates the Automobile Recall Center, which collects and analyzes information on vehicle manufacturing defects. By entering the vehicle number and chassis number on the website, one can check whether the vehicle is subject to recall and the specific manufacturing defect details.

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