BYD Orders Massive Recall: Over 115,000 EVs Pulled for Safety Fixes
BYD, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced its largest recall to date, affecting over 115,000 cars due to safety risks tied to design and battery issues.
The recall includes 44,535 Tang series SUVs built between March 2015 and July 2017, and 71,248 Yuan Pro electric cars made between February 2021 and August 2022.
- The Tang recall is due to design flaws in certain components that could cause malfunctions.
- The Yuan Pro models are being recalled due to problems in battery installation that could increase fire risk.
Battery safety has always been the tightrope every EV maker walks.
BYD has filed a plan to replace parts and update systems free of charge.
Author's summary: BYD recalls over 115,000 EVs for safety fixes.