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BYD apologised after a supplier coding error led to wheel rims being fitted in the wrong positions on some Da Tang SUVs, and pledged free inspections and swaps.
BYD has apologised for incorrectly installing front and rear wheel rims on some Da Tang (Great Tang) electric SUVs, blaming a code entry error by a supplier [2]. The company said testing found no effect on handling or driving safety, and it has not said how many vehicles are affected [2][3].
BYD said in a statement on Wednesday that its investigation traced the problem to a code entry error by wheel rim subassembly supplier Hubei Boyu Industrial Co Ltd, which led to incorrect installation on some vehicles [2]. Several owners had reported the wrong rim positions, which drew wide attention on Chinese social media [2].
BYD said it began inspections, corrected the codes to prevent a repeat in later batches, and worked with the supplier to introduce visual error prevention systems on the production line [2]. Quartz, citing Bloomberg, reported that the supplier has begun extra visual checks along its assembly line [3].
BYD said its own testing showed no effect on handling and no driving safety risk [2][3]. The statement did not disclose the number of vehicles or production batches involved [2].
Affected owners can have the rims replaced free of charge, and the full-vehicle warranty restarts as of Wednesday [2][3]. According to CnEVPost, owners will be asked to visit nearby service centres, and BYD will supply loan cars or reimburse transport costs [3]. The Telegraph's headline says the car maker put SUV wheels on the wrong way [1].
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BYD blamed a code entry error by its wheel rim subassembly supplier, Hubei Boyu Industrial Co Ltd [2].
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