South Korea: KonaEV, recall: brake defect following fire
Hyundai Motor:
A few weeks ago, KonaEV carried out a series of engine fires and voluntary recalls.
This was followed by a recall from the Korean government due to a defective brake.
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of Korea:
Manufacturing defects were found in 82,657 units of 47 models sold by six automobile manufacturers.
When recalled, it was revealed on December 8th.
Hyundai / Kia Recall:
A software defect in the electric brake system was discovered in 52,759 units of four models, including the Kona EV sold.
Brake defects:
When the brake warning lamp is lit, it has been confirmed that the brake pedal may become heavy and the brake may not operate properly.
Joongang Ilbo
https://s.japanese.joins.com/JArticle/273152?sectcode=320&servcode=300
Hyundai Motor Co is planning to recall a total of 50,864 Kona electric cars
and Nexo fuel cell vehicles in South Korea
due to faulty electronic braking systems, the transport ministry said.
Their braking systems
may not function due to software defects, the ministry said, but did not mention if the defects have led to accidents.
It was not immediately clear if the recall would affect other markets.
Kona is one of best-selling electric vehicles in Europe and their sales outside the home market accounted for more than three quarters of the total.
https://jp.reuters.com/article/us-hyundai-motor-recall-idUSKBN28I0D6