South Korea Does What The US Won't: Bans Use Of Recalled BMW's Until Fixed

As with any other such recall announcement, drivers of affected cars are informed they need to have their cars inspected and, if need be, fixed. In South Korea, it seems, the fear of being burned alive is not incentive enough for BMW customers.

In response, local authorities are threatening anyone caught driving a recalled BMW without having it inspected with legal action, including up to one year in prison should the car catch fire during this time.

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TomM - 8/14/2018 2:55:16 PM

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In the USA - people who have recalled Vehicles are actually the victims - and while the government COULD order cars that have defects that could cause harm to others to be taken off the road - that alone makes it hard to actually have the cars repaired.

MDarringer - 8/14/2018 7:47:07 PM

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That's asinine. You're punishing the consumer not the company by doing that.