Biandan Automobile Industry Company Recalls Over 6,800 Units of Formula E Vehicles Due to Electrical Connection Issue

The Biandan Automobile Industry Company has filed a notice with the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to recall certain units of Formula E vehicles due to an electrical connection issue. The recall will begin on January 24, 2025.

Recall Batch and Date

Bianadan Automobile Industry Company will be recalling 6,843 units of Formula E plug-in hybrid electric vehicles produced between October 16, 2023, and February 1, 2024.

Reason for Recall

The recall is due to a production defect in the integration circuit of the double motors. In certain cases, the internal electrical connections are not tightened properly, which may lead to the connection point becoming loose or bent under normal use conditions. This can cause an engine malfunctioning, posing a safety risk.

Resolution and Notification

Bianadan Automobile Industry Company will authorize Shenzhen Binyue New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. to free of charge replace the integration circuit in all affected vehicles to eliminate the safety risks.

Users are required to contact authorized Formula E dealership via phone, email, SMS or WeChat to arrange for their vehicle to be collected and repaired under this program. Users can also reach out to the customer service hotline at 400-031-8888 or visit the SAMR recall center website (www.samrdprc.org.cn) or www.recall.org.cn and the Formula E WeChat account named SAMRDPRC for further information and to report any defects.