Recall and Supplier Investigation
BYD issued a formal apology after discovering that front and rear wheel rims were incorrectly installed on certain Da Tang electric SUVs. The company announced plans to deliver free vehicle inspections alongside wheel rim swaps, while simultaneously reinstating the full-vehicle warranties for all affected units with immediate effect.
An internal investigation revealed that the misinstallation stemmed from a code entry error made by the wheel rim subassembly supplier, Hubei Boyu Industrial Co Ltd. Despite the assembly mistake, specialized testing confirmed that vehicle handling remained completely unaffected, presenting no underlying driving safety hazards.
Sales Performance and Launch Details
The Da Tang electric SUV debuted in China on June 17 as the inaugural D-segment flagship utility vehicle within BYD's Dynasty lineup, incorporating a 7-seat configuration laid out in a 2+2+3 pattern across 4 variants.
Market uptake for the flagship SUV reached 14,000 units during October. This monthly volume elevated the model's cumulative sales figures to 54,222 vehicles for the period spanning from June 17 through October 31.
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