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Renault Korea SM3 Z.E. — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2024-11-25

Renault SM3 Z.E. vehicles for microscopic short circuit in high-voltage battery internal cells

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-25
Manufacturer	Renault Korea
Models affected	SM3 Z.E.
Units affected	294
Defect	It is presumed to be caused by a microscopic short circuit in the high-voltage battery's internal cells, and a recall is being issued as it has been confirmed that, in extremely rare cases, a fire may occur during or after charging.
Component	Other electrical components
Remedy	1) Second-stage BMS safety diagnostic software update with enhanced high-voltage battery diagnostic criteria 2) After the second-stage BMS safety diagnostic software update, if a relevant warning light related to the high-voltage battery appears, replace or repair the high-voltage battery.
Recall number	5489
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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