BYD announced a recall of nearly 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) due to potential fire hazards. The company will initiate the recall starting from September 30, 2024, involving 96,714 Dolphin and Yuan Plus models sold in China, according to a statement posted on the website of China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) today.
This move is one of the rare instances where BYD has issued a large-scale recall, highlighting its commitment to ensuring the safety and reliability of its vehicles.
The recall involves two different BYD operating entities and covers two batches of vehicles. The first group of 87,762 Dolphin and Yuan Plus EVs, produced between February 4, 2023, and December 26, 2023, will be recalled by BYD Auto Industry Co. Ltd.
The second group involves 8,952 Yuan Plus models manufactured between November 2, 2022, and June 19, 2023, and will be handled by BYD Auto Co. Ltd. The primary issue lies in the Column-Assist Electric Power Steering (CEPS) controller, where the capacitor on the controller’s circuit board may develop microcracks.
According to SAMR, the microcracks found in the capacitor could expand over time during vehicle use. This may result in a short circuit, leading to potential overheating or even fire.
The recall aims to address this manufacturing defect, which poses a serious safety risk to vehicle owners. BYD has pledged to take immediate action, commissioning authorized dealers to retrofit the affected vehicles with new controller insulation gaskets free of charge to resolve the issue and eliminate any fire hazards.
