BYD Malaysia confirms local cars not affected by power steering recall – no fire risk in Malaysia

BYD Malaysia confirms local cars not affected by power steering recall – no fire risk in Malaysia
Subsequent to the recent power steering system recall in China, BYD Malaysia has confirmed that none of its cars are affected by the issue that caused the fire risk. The company said the rectification measure, which involves 96,714 units of the Dolphin and Yuan Plus (also known as the Atto 3), is limited to the Chinese domestic market and does not pertain to internationally-sold vehicles.

The recall is centred around defects in the production of the electric power steering column assembly controller, according to a Car News China report. On Chinese-market models, the capacitors on the controller’s circuit board may come with micro-cracks caused by closing the equipment tool cover.

BYD Malaysia confirms local cars not affected by power steering recall – no fire risk in Malaysia

Chinese-market BYD Dolphin

The said cracks may grow when the vehicle is in use, leading to short circuits, overheating and potential fires. Repairs made as part of the recall involve the installation of insulation pads on the controller.

Again, this issue only affects vehicles sold in China, and Malaysian-market models are not affected. Our cars likely use different components on account of them being right-hand drive.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

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