SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) — Four carmakers will voluntarily recall more than 210,000 vehicles to fix faulty parts, the transport ministry here said Thursday.
It is the latest in a series of recalls by carmakers and importers to ensure vehicles meet safety rules.
The four carmakers — Kia Motors Corp., GM Korea Co. and Mercedes-Benz Korea and its corporate cousin Daimler Trucks Korea — plan to recall 11 different models totaling 213,322 vehicles. The models include Kia’s Grand Carnival minivan and Mercedes-Benz’s E 220d Coupe, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said in a statement.
The problems include the Carnival’s malfunctioning air conditioner drainage system and faulty seatbacks in the E 220d Coupe, the statement said.
Vehicle owners can visit designated repair and service centers to have the parts replaced free of charge starting Friday, it said.
Corporate logos of Kia, GM Korea and Mercedes-Benz (Yonhap)
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