SEOUL (XINHUA) – Four domestic and foreign carmakers in South Korea will voluntarily recall some 457,000 vehicles for manufacturing defects, the transport ministry said yesterday.
Hyundai Motor will recall 236,518 units of two different models, including G80, for design flaw in the engine starter motor, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Poor durability in the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) caused a recall in 37,169 units of two Hyundai models, including Maxcruz, while 18,397 units of Hyundai’s Santa Fe hybrid version will be recalled for software error in the electronic brake system.
Kia Corp will recall 157,188 units of Sportage for poor durability in the HECU that poses a fire risk.
Volkswagen Group Korea will repair a software error in the information and electronic control system in 4,886 units of ID.4 82kWh model.
Tesla Korea will take corrective action on 2,819 units of four models due to defective seatbelt warning system.
