BYD Apologizes for Wheel Rim Mix-Up on Some Datang SUVs

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The automaker says testing found no driving safety risk and offers free inspections, rim swaps and warranty resets ...

BYD Co. Ltd. apologized Wednesday after confirming that the front and rear wheel rims on some of its Datang electric SUVs had been installed in the wrong positions.

Owners raised safety concerns online, but the Shenzhen- and Hong Kong-listed automaker said testing found no effect on handling or driving safety. It pledged free inspections and rim swaps, replacement transportation or reimbursement for travel expenses during repairs, and a restart of affected vehicles’ full-vehicle warranties.

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