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Tesla, Hyundai and other cars recalled over potential safety risks – Xinhua English.news.cn

Tesla Motors (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. are recalling some imported Model S, Model X, and some imported and domestic Model 3 electric vehicles

A few days ago, Tesla Motors (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. filed with the State Administration for Market Regulation in accordance with the requirements of the “Regulation on the Administration of Recall of Defective Automotive Products” and the “Implementing Measures of the Regulation on the Administration of the Recall of Defective Automotive Products”. A recall plan has been established and the following vehicles have been recalled from now on.

1. A total of 67,698 imported Model S and Model X electric vehicles with a production date between September 25, 2013 and November 21, 2020.

Due to software issues in some vehicles as part of this recall, the feedback voltage of the power battery voltage sensing circuit may be inconsistent with the actual voltage of the electric brick, resulting in system misjudgment battery management and vehicle screen displays “requires maintenance” and “vehicle safely parked”, etc. Warning, the vehicle will gradually cut off power delivery, which could increase the risk of vehicle collision accidents in extreme cases, with potential safety risks.

Tesla Motors (Beijing) Co., Ltd. will update the software of the vehicles free of charge within the recall interval via Remote Vehicle Update (OTA) technology. If an abnormality is detected in the voltage detection circuit during the driving, the vehicle will maintain continuous power until the end of the current drive cycle and the vehicle is parked. The user is advised to drive the vehicle to a safe location or pull off the road in accordance with the vehicle’s instructions. For vehicles that cannot be recalled via Remote Vehicle Update (OTA) technology, Tesla Motors (Beijing) Co., Ltd. will contact affected users via the Tesla Service Center to update the vehicle software free of charge to eliminate potential risks for security .

2. Some imported Model 3 electric vehicles with a production date between January 12, 2019 and November 22, 2019, for a total of 2,736; some domestically produced vehicles with a production date between October 14, 2019 and September 26, 2022 Model 3 Electric Vehicles, for a total of 10,127 vehicles.

This recall is aimed at vehicles whose second row center seat belts have been removed due to aftermarket repairs and maintenance. When the seat belt retaining bolts are reinstalled at the service centre, the central seat belt and the seat belt buckle on the left side of some vehicles The components may not be threaded into the mounting bolts. If these vehicles collide, the seat belts will not be able to play a restraining role, increasing the risk of the occupants being injured in the accident, and there are potential safety risks.

Tesla Motors (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. will check the second row seat center seat belt device free of charge for vehicles within the recall area. If the fixed parts are not installed correctly, they will be reinstalled according to specifications to eliminate potential security risks.

Emergency Measures: Before a vehicle recall is implemented, the user must drive the vehicle carefully and can check if it is safe by pulling the second row center seat belt and the left seat belt buckle and contact the service center as soon as practicable after the recall begins Perform maintenance.

Tesla Motors (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. will notify the relevant car owners by registered mail, SMS, etc. to arrange recall and repair matters. Users can call Tesla’s customer service hotline 400-910-0707 via cell phones and landlines for consultation. In addition, you can also log in to the website dpac.samr.gov.cn, www.recall.org.cn and follow the WeChat public account (SAMRDPAC) to obtain more information and report clues of defects.

Hyundai Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. is recalling some imported Kia Sorento vehicles

A few days ago, Hyundai Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. filed a recall plan with the State Administration for Market Regulation in accordance with the requirements of the “Regulation on the Administration of Recall of Defective Automotive Products”, and of the ” Implementing measures of the regulation on the management of the recall of defective automotive products”. A decision is made to recall certain imported Kia Sorento 2.2L diesel vehicles manufactured between September 11, 2012 and August 19, 2014, for a total of 13,954 units.

For some vehicles under this recall, due to the excessive working current of the auxiliary electric heater (PTC heater), the fixed position of the connector harness is not conducive to vibration, and the connector may be damaged after long-term operation. severe cases, the backup electric heater may catch fire, there are safety hazards.

Hyundai Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. will replace the auxiliary electric heater relay and repair the auxiliary electric heater harness free of charge for recalled vehicles via authorized repair stations; if the connector of the electric booster heater is damaged, the electric booster heater will be replaced free of charge. Heater Assembly to eliminate potential safety hazards.

Hyundai Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. will inform the affected car owners through the dealerships by registered mail or telephone. Users can call 4008822060 customer service hotline for consultation from landline or mobile phone. In addition, you can also log in to the website dpac.samr.gov.cn, www.recall.org.cn and follow the WeChat public account (SAMRDPAC) to obtain more information and report clues of defects.

Nanjing Auto Modification Co., Ltd. and 10 other automakers have recalled some commercial vehicles, ambulances, caravans, etc.

A few days ago, Nanjing Auto Modification Co., Ltd., Beijing Beiling Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd., Henan Xinfei Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd., Nanjing Ailent Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd., Shanghai Xiaoao Xiangrong Automobile Industrial Equipment Co., Ltd., Shanghai Yasheng Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Carlson Automobile Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Xingchi Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Chongqing Jinguan Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd . ., and Zhuhai Pengyu Automobile Co., Ltd. in accordance with the “Regulation on the Administration of Defective Automotive Product Recall” and the “Implementing Measures for the Regulation on the Administration of Defective Automotive Product Recall” “, and has filed a recall plan with the State Administration for Market Regulation.From now on, 10 Shangzhe brand commercial vehicles, 35 Beiling brand ambulances, 21 Xinfei brand commercial vehicles, 1 mo bile of Ailent brand, 2 commercial vehicles of Xiaoao brand, 2 commercial vehicles of Yasheng, 18 commercial vehicles of Kasheng, 41 commercial vehicles of Bochi, 27 Jinguanshenglu Caravans and 2 Yuzhou ambulances.

Due to incorrect installation of the hydraulic power steering oil hose connector of the vehicles under this recall, the hydraulic power steering oil hose may become detached from the connection, causing power steering oil to leak, resulting in power steering failure , increasing the risk of vehicle collision and posing safety risks.

The above manufacturers will test the hydraulic power steering oil hose connection free of charge for the recalled vehicles and, if necessary, replace or correct the hose clamp at the connection to eliminate potential safety risks. At the same time, notify affected users of the recall by registered mail or other means. Users can call the above companies to find out more about the recall. In addition, you can also log in to the website dpac.samr.gov.cn, www.recall.org.cn and follow the WeChat public account (SAMRDPAC) to obtain more information and report clues of defects.

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