recall information
Recall number
REC-005579
Campaign number
A11.22
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BYD
Model
ATTO 3
Variants
SC2E-2 (XTD), SC2E-4 (STD)
Year range
2022
Affected units
703
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
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Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
BYD is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall on all affected vehicles. The rear centre seat child restraint anchorage and front passenger seat as a safety precaution should not be used with a child seat until we have carried out a minor modification. The modifications will be carried out in accordance with Australian Design Rules.
Additionally, the front passenger airbag switch may be unintentionally disengaged via a switch in the front passenger side of the vehicle. If the switch is set to the off position the passenger front airbag will not deploy in the event of a collision.
Additionally, the front passenger airbag switch may be unintentionally disengaged via a switch in the front passenger side of the vehicle. If the switch is set to the off position the passenger front airbag will not deploy in the event of a collision.
What are the hazards?
In the event of an accident, an airbag not deploying as intended could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
Note: Do not disengage the front passenger airbag switch.
Note: Do not use the rear centre position to restraint child seat.
Note: Do not disengage the front passenger airbag switch.
Note: Do not use the rear centre position to restraint child seat.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by BYD Customer Care Team requesting to make an appointment to have your vehicle inspected and rectified, free of charge.
For further information, please email customercare@bydautomotive.com.au
For further information, please email customercare@bydautomotive.com.au
Supplier details
BYD AUTO INDUSTRY COMPANY LIMITED
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
BYD AUTO
Contact phone
1300 293 288
Contact email
customercare@bydautomotive.com.au
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
