Over 120000 Hyundai ix35 and 50000 Kia Sportage-R SUVs recalled in China

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai May 14) - Beijing Hyundai and Dongfeng Yueda Kia, in accordance with the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine's policies, have announced recalls of their ix35 and Sportage-R SUVs, Gasgoo.com (Chinese) reported today. The recall will target 121,835 ix35s manufactured between early May 2010 and early October 2011, and 53,897 Sportage-R SUVs manufactured between early July 2010 and mid-October 2011.

The ix35s (pictured above) and Sportage-Rs (pictured below) being recalled are suspected to have a flaw with their brake pedals. When the flaw occurs, the ESP warning display on the dashboard will light up. The flaw may hinder the vehicles one-button start feature or cruise control, or may prevent it from shifting gears. All of these flaws pose a potential safety risk. The joint ventures will contact owners of affected vehicles via its dealership network to schedule appointments for free repair and maintenance.