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Hyundai Motor and Jaguar Land Rover Korea, along with GS Global and GM Asia-Pacific, are recalling over 14,000 vehicles in South Korea. The recall addresses faulty components across 19 different models as announced by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Vehicle owners can verify if their cars are affected by visiting the government website or calling the provided hotline. This follows a trend of recent voluntary recalls by major automakers addressing various manufacturing defects.

Key Points: Hyundai and Jaguar Join Recall of 14,000 Vehicles in Korea

  • Hyundai and Jaguar among four automakers recalling vehicles
  • Total 14,708 vehicles affected across 19 models
  • Check recall status at www.car.go.kr or call 080-357-2500
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4 automakers to recall over 14,000 vehicles due to faulty parts

Hyundai, Jaguar, GS Global, and GM recall over 14,000 vehicles in Korea for faulty parts.

"A combined 14,708 units across 19 different models are being recalled. - Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport"

Seoul, June 25

Hyundai Motor, Jaguar Landrover Korea and two other companies will voluntarily recall more than 14,000 vehicles to address faulty components, the transport ministry said on Wednesday.

The four companies, including trading firm GS Global Corp. and GM Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters, the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors Co., are recalling a combined 14,708 units across 19 different models, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said in a press release, reports Yonhap news agency.

Vehicle owners can check whether their vehicles are subject to the recall by visiting the government website at www.car.go.kr or calling 080-357-2500, the ministry said.

In May, Kia Corp., BMW Korea and Hyundai Motor Co. voluntarily recalled over 16,000 vehicles due to manufacturing defects, the transport ministry said.

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, a total of 16,577 units across 14 models were subjected to recalls.

Kia recalled 12,949 units of two models, including the Seltos, due to a defect in the high-pressure fuel pipe that may lead to fuel leakage and increase the risk of fire.

BMW recalled 2,213 units of 11 models, including the 520i, as improperly installed components in the 48V starter-generator may cause battery charging failure. Hyundai will take corrective measures on 1,390 units of its Elec City hydrogen fuel cell buses due to inadequate design of the hydrogen discharge port cap.

Earlier in April, Volvo Car Korea, Mercedes-Benz Korea, Man Truck & Bus Korea and two other foreign car brands voluntarily recalled over 117,000 vehicles due to manufacturing defects.

The five companies, including Jaguar Land Rover Korea and Nissan Korea, recalled a combined 117,925 units across 49 models sold in South Korea, according to the ministry.

Volvo recalled 95,573 units of eight models, including the XC60, due to a software error in the event data recorder that may result in driving information not being properly recorded.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
This is why I prefer Indian-made cars like Tata and Mahindra. At least we can get them serviced easily here. Foreign cars may look fancy but these frequent recalls show quality issues. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Hyundai is very popular in India too. I hope they check the same models sold here. Safety should be top priority, not just profits. Government should make recall policies stricter.
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Amit S.
Fuel leakage issues in Kia Seltos? That's concerning since it's one of India's top-selling SUVs. We need better consumer protection laws like other countries have. #SafetyFirst
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Sunita R.
My cousin in Seoul owns a Hyundai. Good that companies are voluntarily recalling, but why do defects happen so often? Indian manufacturers should learn from these mistakes before launching new models.
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Vikram J.
Software errors in Volvo? At that price point, this is unacceptable. Maybe time to consider electric options from Indian startups like Ola Electric. At least they understand local conditions better.
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Neha P.
Hydrogen fuel cell buses having issues too? India is investing in this technology. Hope our scientists are noting these problems. Safety can't be compromised in the name of innovation.

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