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| A logo of the German car manufacturer Mercedes Benz is pictured in Berlin, June 25, 2021. Mercedes-Benz and six other carmakers will voluntarily recall nearly 12,000 vehicles to fix software errors and parts defects. AP-Yonhap |
Mercedes-Benz and six other carmakers will voluntarily recall nearly 12,000 vehicles to fix software errors and parts defects, the transport ministry said Thursday.
Mercedes-Benz Korea will recall 7,598 cars from eight models, including the S 580 4MATIC, as software flaws in their rear signal acquisition and actuation module could cause the malfunction of blinkers, hazard lights and reversing lights, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
Toyota Motor Korea will recall a total of 1,789 vehicles from two models due to software errors in their brake control devices.
The ministry said it plans to fine the Japanese carmaker after reviewing its recall and other correction measures.
Tesla Korea will recall 1,254 Model 3s, while Stellantis Korea will recall 814 Jeep Grand Cherokees, as their software errors could cause safety concerns.
BMW Korea will also take the same measures on 328 cars of four models as they were found to have software problems in their air bag control system, according to the ministry.
Volkswagen Group Korea plans to recall 151 Bentley Bentayga V8s over safety issues.
Bike Korea plans to recall a total of 24 of two types of motorcycles, including the Triumph Speed Triple 1200RS, due to faulty parts in their brakes, the ministry said.
The companies will contact vehicle owners via mail or mobile text message, and provide repair and replacement services free of charge, it added. (Yonhap)
