Polestar 4 recalled in China over brake system software fault
極星 4 電動汽車因制動系統軟件故障在中國發起召回。此次召回涉及 2023 年 11 月至 2024 年 2 月生產的 1,867 輛汽車。軟件問題可能導致制動控制下降，以及電子制動輔助等功能失效。極星將通過遠程軟件更新或服務預約解決此問題。此次召回發生在極星 4 最近推出之後，CEO Thomas Ingenlath 讚揚了該車在公司獨家性能電動汽車陣容中的作用
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) recently announced that a recall has been initiated for 1,867 2023 and 2024 Polestar 4 electric vehicles that were produced in China between November 29, 2023, and February 1, 2024. The recall is effective immediately.
As per a CNEV Post report, the Polestar 4 recall stems from a potential software issue with the all-electric crossover SUV’s brake controller software. Vehicles covered by the recall may have a software fault that could lead to brake control degradation. The potential issue may also cause failures in features like electronic brake assist.
As per the SAMR’s announcement, the potential fault in the Polestar 4’s brake controller software could become a serious safety hazard. For now, the SAMR has advised Polestar 4 drivers that if they experience a brake system malfunction indicated in the vehicle’s instrument displays, they should maintain increased following distances from other cars and apply greater pressure to the brake pedal.
Fortunately, Polestar 4 vehicles that are affected by the recall are not required to visit a service center. Instead, the company will address the issue with a free over-the-air (OTA) software update. For vehicles where an OTA update is not possible, Polestar will contact owners directly to schedule a free service appointment.
The Polestar 4 was launched in China in April 2023 with a starting price ranging from RMB 349,800 ($49,200) to RMB 533,800 ($75,100). In November 2023, however, Polestar opted to lower the starting price of the vehicle to just RMB 299,900 ($42,200). Deliveries of the Polestar 4 started in January in China.
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath previously shared his optimism about the all-electric crossover. “This car plays a very important role in our growing line-up of exclusive performance EVs. It illustrates the value of our diversified and asset-light approach, making use of our partner and major shareholder’s development and manufacturing expertise,” he said.
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