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BYD K8M Recall 24V374: Wrong Fuse in Mirror Switch Can Overheat and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 24V374, reported May 28, 2024, 227 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The rearview mirror control switch module on certain BYD transit buses may have been built with an incorrect fuse. The wrong fuse can overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.

BYD will replace the fuse in the mirror control switch module with a 1-amp fuse at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2024. If you have questions, contact BYD customer service at 1-661-940-3250. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V374BYD Coach & Bus
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Problem
BYD Coach & Bus (BYD) is recalling certain 2019-2023 BYD RIDE C10M, K7M, K8M, K9M, K9S, K9MD, and K11M transit buses. The rearview mirror control switch module may have been manufactured with an incorrect fuse.
Risk
An incorrect fuse may overheat and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
BYD will replace the fuse in the mirror control switch module with a 1-AMP fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2024. Owners may contact BYD customer service at 1-661-940-3250.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

BYD C10M20192020202120222023
BYD K11 M20192020202120222023
BYD K7 M20192020202120222023
BYD K8M20192020202120222023
BYD K9M20192020202120222023
BYD K9MD20192020202120222023
BYD K9S20192020202120222023