Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is gearing up to recall nearly 97,000 cars across its popular Dolphin and Yuan Plus models due to a steering control flaw that could increase fire risks. The move, announced by China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), affects vehicles produced between November 2022 and December 2023. 🔍
These models alone contributed 26% of BYD's 3 million sales in 2023, making this a significant bump in the road for the world's top EV seller. While BYD's rise has been smoother than most—think 'Tesla, but turbocharged'—recalls like this remain rare. In 2022, the company addressed battery issues in a small batch of Tang plug-in hybrids. 🔋
Details are still revving up: BYD hasn't commented publicly, but SAMR says dealers will apply a 'physical fix' to the affected cars. No word yet on whether exported vehicles are part of the recall. 🌏
For now, road warriors driving these models are advised to check with local dealers. Safety first, speed second! 🛠️🚦
