Tata Daewoo ordered to recall 3,276 trucks in South Korea due to steering failure
[RECALL]Oct 19, 2009 · Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle · Tata Daewoo Maxen · Gunsan, South Korea
Failure Mode
RECALL
Event Date
Oct 19, 2009
Primary Entity
Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle
Robotic Platform
Tata Daewoo Maxen
Jurisdiction / Location
Gunsan, South Korea
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
In 2009, the Vehicular Authority of South Korea ordered Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle to recall 3,276 trucks sold in the country due to a steering failure defect. The trucks were repaired and returned to service.
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Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Tata Daewoo ordered to recall 3,276 trucks in South Korea due to steering failure?
In 2009, the Vehicular Authority of South Korea ordered Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle to recall 3,276 trucks sold in the country due to a steering failure defect. The trucks were repaired and returned to service.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on October 19, 2009 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Tata Daewoo ordered to recall 3,276 trucks in South Korea due to steering failure?
Tata Daewoo Maxen by Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Gunsan, South Korea.
Has anyone responded to Tata Daewoo ordered to recall 3,276 trucks in South Korea due to steering failure?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Tata Daewoo ordered to recall 3,276 trucks in South Korea due to steering failure?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.