Three foreign, one Korean carmakers to recall over 10,000 vehicles for defective components

Four car companies will recall over 10,000 vehicles due to defective components, the Transport Ministry said Wednesday.[YONHAP]

Mercedes-Benz Korea and three other automobile companies will recall over 10,000 vehicles due to defective components, the Transport Ministry said Wednesday.

Mercedes-Benz Korea, BMW Group Korea, Volkswagen Group Korea and Korean electric van manufacturer Jeis Mobility are voluntarily recalling a total of 10,981 units of 20 different models, the ministry said.

Mercedes-Benz will recall 9,528 units of 14 different models, including its E 250 sedan, due to the possibility of engine shutdown caused by a faulty fuel pump component.

BMW will recall 141 units of two different motorcycle models over inadequate brightness of lights for daytime driving, and Volkswagen will address defective batteries in 73 units of two different Audi models, including the e-tron GT.

Jeis Mobility will recall 910 units of its ET Van model to address the lower part of the vehicle not meeting safety standards.

BY KIM JU-YEON, YONHAP [kim.juyeon2@joongang.co.kr]