Automaker Apologizes For Incorrect Wheel Installation On SUVs
Published 2h ago · Product launch
Affects China
BYD apologized for installing wheel rims in reverse on certain Great Tang SUVs.
Chinese car manufacturer BYD issued an apology after discovering that some of its Great Tang sport utility vehicles rolled off the production line with reversed front and rear wheel rims. The assembly error affected a portion of the brand's electric and hybrid lineup. Company representatives acknowledged the mistake following customer complaints.
- The issueFront and rear wheel rims were mounted backward during manufacturing.
Why it matters
Automotive manufacturing errors can range from software glitches to physical assembly mistakes, requiring prompt public acknowledgment and recalls to maintain customer trust and safety standards. Vehicle recalls and service campaigns are standard industry procedures for addressing factory oversight.
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BYD confirmed that a batch of Great Tang SUVs was manufactured with incorrect wheel rim placements.
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- CNASome Tang SUVs fitted with incorrect wheel rims, BYD says2h ago · open ↗
- The Straits TimesBYD says sorry for putting SUV’s wheels on the wrong way2h ago · open ↗
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