Due to unreasonable inverter software setting, Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. recalled 2958 Nissan Airiya electric vehicles.

CTOnews.com October 20 news, According to the website of the General Administration of Market Supervision, A few days ago, Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. according to the "Defective Automobile Product Recall Management Regulations" and "Defective Automobile Product Recall Management Regulations Implementation Measures" requirements, To the State Administration of Market Supervision and Administration filed a recall plan. From now on, some Dongfeng Nissan brand Ariya electric vehicles manufactured from August 25,2022 to May 29,2023 will be recalled, totaling 2958 vehicles.

Due to unreasonable software setting of inverter for vehicles within the scope of this recall, when foreign matter enters between positive and negative poles of slip ring of driving motor and generates instantaneous abnormal current, inverter will immediately enter protection mode to cut off power supply, resulting in power interruption during vehicle driving, resulting in potential safety hazard.

CTOnews.com learned from the announcement that Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. will upgrade inverter software for vehicles within the recall range free of charge to eliminate safety hazards.

Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. will actively notify relevant owners by registered letter, telephone, SMS, etc. through Dongfeng Nissan franchise store to arrange free maintenance matters.