Byd B11e02: Steering Box Mating Surfaces Contaminated With Anti-corrosion Paint
Recall Summary BYD is recalling 494 BYD B11E02 and B12E04 vehicles because anti-corrosion paint contaminated the steering box mounting surfaces during manufacturing, preventing proper metal-to-metal contact. This contamination can cause the steering box to loosen over time and potentially affect steering control. The remedy involves removing the anti-corrosion paint from the mating surfaces.
- Recalling firm
- BYD
- Product
- Vehicles: BYD B11E02, BYD B12E04. Units affected: 494
- Reason
- During anti-corrosion treatment the steering box mounting surfaces were not adequately masked. As a result anti-corrosion paint contaminated the mating surfaces leading to insufficient metal-to-metal contact when the steering box was installed. This can cause the steering box to loosen over time potentially affecting steering control. Remedy: Removed anti corrosion paint from mating surfaces.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-12-29
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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