Perodua is requesting owners of 74,000 units of the Myvi to bring their car to an authorised service centre for a Preventive Measure Campaign. This is to replace the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) column in the car and affects units produced between March 2011 and March 2012.

Perodua's MD, explained that based on studies conducted by Perodua, the problem could be detected when the EPS indicator is on, after which, the driver could feel a slight heaviness at speeds of between 30 km/h and 40 km/h. This can be temporarily fixed by switching off the engine and restarting the car.

"However, for a permanent fix and to eliminate any possibility of risk to our customers, we kindly request that an appointment to be made at any of our 170 service centres nationwide for the replacement of the EPS column,"

The time required for the replacement would be about 80 minutes. "Perodua will absorb all costs for the replacement of the EPS column; in addition, priority will be given to those affected." he added.