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BYD Shark 6 recalled: Over 32,000 vehicles affected
All BYD Shark 6s sold in Australia are being recalled for a manufacturing defect, with owners asked to remove their spare wheels until the recall work can be carried out.
BYD Australia is recalling 32,009 examples of the popular Shark 6 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute as their spare wheel could detach.
"For involved vehicles, BYD has identified that in certain circumstances incorrect installation of the spare wheel, incorrect positioning of the spare wheel tray or insufficient fastening torque may cause abnormal wear of the spare wheel support cable," the company said in a statement.
"Continued movement and friction during vehicle operation may cause the cable to fail, resulting in spare wheel detachment. This may create a hazard to other road users and potentially cause serious injury or death."
BYD Shark 6 owners urged to remove spare wheel
BYD Australia has issued a safety recall for 32,009 examples of its Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute after identifying a defect that could cause the spare wheel to detach from the vehicle while in motion. The recall affects all Shark 6 variants sold locally, with owners advised to remove their spare wheel until the issue has been rectified.
According to BYD, the recall has been triggered by a potential issue involving the Shark 6's spare wheel mounting system.
The company says incorrect installation of the spare wheel, incorrect positioning of the spare wheel tray or insufficient fastening torque may cause abnormal wear of the spare wheel support cable.
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32,000 BYD Shark 6s recalled
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BYD is recalling 32,009 examples of its Shark 6 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) dual-cab ute in Australia due to the potential abnormal wear of the spare wheel assembly.
This recall affects BYD Shark 6 examples produced between August 29, 2024 and June 15, 2026.
BYD has clarified that this recall doesn't relate to all Shark 6 examples and only certain examples.
"For involved vehicles, BYD has identified that in certain circumstances incorrect installation of the spare wheel, incorrect positioning of the spare wheel tray or insufficient fastening torque may cause abnormal wear of the spare wheel support cable," said BYD Australia in its recall notice.
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