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| BMW is recalling more than 20,000 vehicles in Korea following engine fires. Korea Times file |
By Jung Min-ho
German luxury automaker BMW is recalling more than 20,000 vehicles in Korea amid safety fears.
A BMW representative said Wednesday that it issued a recall for about 20,300 vehicles found to have a faulty intake manifold; 79,000 more are still under inspection for a possible recall.
The plan was revealed two months after experts discovered that faulty exhaust gas recirculation valves were the chief cause of a series of engine fires last year and demanded the company carry out additional inspections in December.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said it approved the company's follow-up measure.
"We will ensure that the company will implement its measure, including thoroughly inspecting the remaining vehicles," a ministry official said.
Affected car owners will be notified by mail and mobile phone.
The defects came into the spotlight after dozens of BMWs caught fire, which significantly damaged the company's reputation.
