Zeekr Recalls 38,000 Units of 001 WE Variant Over Battery Thermal Runaway Risk

[Safety Recall] Zeekr is recalling 38,277 units of the 001 WE 86 variant due to a battery-related safety risk.

Core Development: Specific Batch Cell Defect Poses Thermal Runaway Risk

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  The recall affects Zeekr 001 WE 86 models produced between July 8, 2021, and March 18, 2024, totaling 38,277 vehicles.

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  The defect stems from inconsistent cell manufacturing by supplier Sunwoda, which may cause abnormally increased internal resistance over prolonged use and, in extreme cases, lead to thermal runaway.

Strategic Foundation: Free Battery Replacement + Cloud-Based Early Warning Dual Protection

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  Starting March 6, 2026, affected vehicles will receive free battery pack replacements in batches, and first owners will retain lifetime warranty coverage for the three core electric components.

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  A cloud-based monitoring system provides real-time oversight; in the event of a fault, the high-voltage battery warning light illuminates automatically, triggers an alert, and simultaneously activates 400 customer service to initiate roadside assistance.