BYD Auto Industry Co., Ltd. and BYD Auto Co., Ltd. filed a recall plan with the State Administration for Market Regulation under China’s defective vehicle recall rules covering certain China-made models. A production batch defect in the brake pedal stop-pad material can cause the pads to crack after prolonged use and, in extreme cases, detach; detachment may leave brake lights illuminated when the pedal is not depressed, creating a safety hazard. BYD will authorize dealers to replace the improve

BYD Auto Industry Co., Ltd. and BYD Auto Co., Ltd. filed a recall plan with the State Administration for Market Regulation under China’s defective vehicle recall rules covering certain China-made models. A production batch defect in the brake pedal stop-pad material can cause the pads to crack after prolonged use and, in extreme cases, detach; detachment may leave brake lights illuminated when the pedal is not depressed, creating a safety hazard. BYD will authorize dealers to replace the improved stop pads free of charge; vehicles that have already received the improved part are exempt from the recall.