Byd K8sr: High Voltage Emergency Shutdown Can Be Overridden By Intelligent Charging

BYD Vehicle Recall Summary BYD is recalling 963 K8SR, K8UR, K9UR, and D8UR vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because their high voltage emergency shutdown system can be overridden by the intelligent charging system when the low voltage battery charge drops below a certain level. The company will fix the issue by updating the drive module and dashboard display software. This is classified as a Class II recall.

Recalling firm
BYD
Product
Vehicles: BYD K8SR, BYD K8UR, BYD K9UR, BYD D8UR. Units affected: 963
Reason
On affected vehicles the high voltage emergency shutdown can be overridden by intelligent charging when low voltage batteries state of charge drops below a specific level. Remedy: Update drive module software and dashboard display software.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2024-06-14
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e60c0d7d-38bd-46e0-818a-f50581ccbf2a