BYD recalls 97,000 Dolphin, Yuan Plus EVs over fire risk
Chinese carmaker BYD is recalling about 97,000 of its best-selling electric vehicles (EVs), the Dolphin and Yuan Plus, because of a manufacturing fault. It has informed the Chinese regulator about the problem. The issue, found in the steering control unit of some models, could possibly raise fire risks, according to a statement from the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).
Affected models and recall details
The Dolphin and Yuan Plus, are sold in several international markets including Europe, east Asia, and the Carribean. The recall affects the vehicles made in China between November 2022 and December 2023. The two cars were BYD's bestsellers in 2023, making up 26% of the company's total car sales of three million units last year, as per the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.
Plan to address the manufacturing defect
To tackle this manufacturing hiccup, BYD's got a plan: it's getting its dealers to install a physical fix in the recalled cars. As for the company, it is yet to respond to questions about this recall. Also, the SAMR hasn't said anything about whether any of these affected EVs made their way out of China.
BYD recalled cars earlier too
This isn't BYD's first rodeo when it comes to recalls. The brand, now holding the title for the world's biggest seller of pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, had to pull back a tiny batch of Tang plug-in hybrids in 2022. Why? Because there was a battery pack defect that could potentially cause fires.
