Byd K8sr: Steering May Fail
BYD K8SR Steering Recall Summary BYD is recalling 5 K8SR vehicles because the pitman arm was made from incorrect material that can wear down and cause the drag link to detach, potentially resulting in loss of steering control. The company will replace the pitman arm with an improved version. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- BYD
- Product
- Vehicles: BYD K8SR. Units affected: 5
- Reason
- It has been identified that the material used to manufacturer the Pitman arm from is not to the correct specification. This can cause wear of the arm and lead to possible detachment of the drag link which could lead to loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all vehicles for the replacement of the pitman arm with a new quality enhanced item.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-05-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/97677900-25e6-4330-8a66-a0c6a2559fc0