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Six Automakers to Recall almost 500,000 Vehicles over Parts Issues

Written: 2022-10-27 09:29:45Updated: 2022-10-27 11:18:57

Six Automakers to Recall almost 500,000 Vehicles over Parts Issues

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Six automakers will recall more than 490-thousand vehicles over faulty components.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said in a statement on Thursday that the companies are recalling a combined 493-thousand-152 units across 35 models.

Hyundai Motor and Kia Corporation will recall some 437-thousand units of its models, including Sportage and Santa Fe SUVs, over electronics and software issues that could cause a fire or accident.

Tesla Motors Korea will recall over 43-thousand Model 3 sedans for software problems affecting the power window system, for which the ministry intends to impose a fine after reviewing the company’s measures to address the problems.

Mercedes-Benz of Korea, Volkswagen Group Korea, and PLINE Motors are also issuing recalls for various parts malfunctions or deficiencies.

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