Hyundai has announced a significant safety recall for its recently launched Inster electric vehicle, citing concerns over a potential fire risk. The recall affects approximately 40,000 units of the battery-electric compact car across global markets.
Impacted Regions
The recall includes a substantial number of vehicles in Europe, with roughly 14,610 units identified in Germany alone. This safety measure comes just months after the Inster made its market debut, marking a challenging start for the Korean automaker's latest entry into the compact EV segment.
Safety Measures
Hyundai is taking proactive steps to address the issue, which involves a potential defect that could lead to a fire. Owners of the affected vehicles are expected to be notified to bring their cars to authorized service centers for inspection and necessary repairs to mitigate any risk to occupant safety.
