BYD Addresses Wheel Assembly Error in Great Tang Electric SUV
BYD has acknowledged a wheel assembly error in some units of its Great Tang electric SUV, affecting the installation of front and rear wheel rims.
Some Great Tang SUVs had their wheels installed the wrong way, according to reports from Engadget. The issue involved the installation of wider wheel rims on the front of the vehicle instead of the rear, and narrower wheel rims on the back instead of the front. This error was identified after complaints from vehicle owners, prompting BYD to investigate the problem. [1]
BYD has apologized for the assembly mistake, which was traced back to its Hubei-based wheel mesh assembly supplier, as reported by Engadget. The company stated that it has already resolved the issue and implemented a visual inspection mechanism on the production line to prevent future occurrences. BYD emphasized that there was no safety risk associated with the incorrect wheel installation. [1]
To address the issue, BYD will replace the wheel rims of affected vehicles for free and offer owners a replacement vehicle or compensation for transportation costs during repairs. Additionally, the company will restart the vehicle's warranty period for those affected, as noted by Engadget. The Great Tang SUV was unveiled in March and received 150,000 orders in China. [1]
Some Great Tang SUVs had their wheels installed the wrong way, according to reports from Engadget. BYD has apologized for an assembly mistake affecting some units of its newly released Great Tang — or Datang, as it's called in China — electric SUV. According to Bloomberg, several owners complained that the wider wheel rims that were supposed to be installed on the rear of the vehicle were installed on the front. Meanwhile, the narrower wheel rims for the front of the car were installed on the back instead. The Chinese electric automaker has posted its apology on social network Weibo, explaining that it launched an investigation after getting complaints from owners. [1]
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Apparently, it traced the problem to its Hubei-based wheel mesh assembly supplier. BYD said it has already fixed the issue, and the supplier has also added a visual inspection mechanism on the production line, so that future vehicles will no longer be affected. BYD didn't say how many vehicles were affected by the assembly error, but it said that there was no safety risk associated with the wheels being installed the wrong way. [1]
Even so, it will replace the wheel rims of those vehicles for free and will also offer their owners a replacement vehicle or compensation for what they will spend on transportation while their Great Tang SUVs are being repaired. In addition, the company will restart their vehicle's warranty period. The company unveiled the Great Tang SUV in March, with prices starting at around $40,000. It received 150,000 orders in its home country. [1]
Some Great Tang SUVs had their wheels installed the wrong way, according to reports from Engadget. BYD has apologized for an assembly mistake affecting some units of its newly released Great Tang — or Datang, as it's called in China — electric SUV. According to Bloomberg, several owners complained that the wider wheel rims that were supposed to be installed on the rear of the vehicle were installed on the front. Meanwhile, the narrower wheel rims for the front of the car were installed on the back instead. [1]
The Chinese electric automaker has posted its apology on social network Weibo, explaining that it launched an investigation after getting complaints from owners. Apparently, it traced the problem to its Hubei-based wheel mesh assembly supplier. BYD said it has already fixed the issue, and the supplier has also added a visual inspection mechanism on the production line, so that future vehicles will no longer be affected. [1]
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Even so, it will replace the wheel rims of those vehicles for free and will also offer their owners a replacement vehicle or compensation for what they will spend on transportation while their Great Tang SUVs are being repaired. In addition, the company will restart their vehicle's warranty period. [1]
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