According to a report by the Korean Times on August 6, the Korean Ministry of Land, Transport and Urban Development announced on Thursday that Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Stellantis, and Honda will voluntarily recall more than 512,000 vehicles in Korea to fix defective components.
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, four automobile companies are involved in 13 different vehicle models, and a total of 512,393 vehicles have been recalled.
Hyundai Motors is undoubtedly the main culprit in this recall. The affected vehicles include 51,017 Tucson SUVs and 53,764 Tucson hybrid models. The issue stems from a defect in the software design of the forward collision avoidance system, which may increase the risk of accidents.
Additionally, Hyundai will recall 141,825 Grandeur hybrid sedans and 26,356 Avante hybrid sedans due to defects in the software design of the hybrid control units, which could pose a fire risk.
As for Kia, 99,889 Kia Carena MPVs and 9,348 Kia K8 sedans are also included in the recall. The issue lies with improper tightening of nuts inside the engine, which can lead to fuel leakage and increase the risk of fire. 117,813 Genesis models have also been recalled for the same reason.
Additionally, imported models have also been included in the recall list.
Stranitis Korea found that there were issues with poorly assembled power transmission devices in 711 Cherokee vehicles. These defects could lead to a loss of power while the vehicle is in motion, or the vehicle could move even when stationary, posing a risk of accidents. Rectification measures have been implemented since August 3.
Honda's South Korea subsidiary confirmed that 2,424 units of the ODYSSEY model have cracks in their rear camera housings, allowing moisture to penetrate and cause corrosion of the circuit boards. This issue violates automotive safety standards, and a recall has been initiated on August 4th.
A official from the South Korean Ministry of Land, Transport and Infrastructure called for: "To prevent accidents caused by defects, owners of recalled vehicles should take corrective measures as soon as possible."
