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BYD confirms wheel installation mistake on Great Tang electric SUV
BYD apologized after discovering that some Great Tang electric SUVs were manufactured with front and rear wheel rims swapped. The automaker stated there are no safety risks and will replace the rims for free.
Automaker BYD has issued an apology following complaints that some units of its newly released Great Tang electric SUV were assembled with the wrong wheels. Investigation revealed that the wider rear rims and narrower front rims were mistakenly swapped during assembly by a Hubei-based supplier. While BYD reported that the error poses no safety risks, the company will replace the incorrect wheel rims free of charge. Affected owners will also receive a replacement vehicle or transportation compensation while repairs are underway, along with a restarted warranty period.
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