BYD Great Tang wheel assembly error, Digi Mart USA News: BYD has apologized for an assembly mistake affecting some units of its newly released Great Tang electric SUV, known in China as the Datang. According to Bloomberg, several owners complained that the wider rims meant for the rear of the vehicle had been installed on the front, while the narrower front rims had been fitted to the back.
BYD posted its apology on the social network Weibo, saying it launched an investigation after receiving owner complaints. The company traced the problem to its wheel mesh assembly supplier, which is based in Hubei province.
BYD said the issue has already been fixed and that the supplier has added a visual inspection mechanism to its production line so that future vehicles will not be affected.
BYD did not say how many vehicles were affected. It did state that the incorrect installation poses no safety risk.
Even so, the company will replace the wheel rims on the affected vehicles free of charge. Owners will also be offered a replacement vehicle or compensation for transportation costs while their Great Tang SUVs are being repaired, and the vehicle warranty period will restart.
The Great Tang was unveiled in March with prices starting at around $40,000, according to the report. The model received 150,000 orders in China.
BYD plans to release the electric vehicle in European and Asian markets outside China by the end of this year or in early 2027.
