>ABOUT 500 Proton Savvy cars here are affected by a recall initiated by the Malaysian manufacturer this week.
Proton said on Monday it was recalling about 34,000 Savvys to rectify a flaw that could cause water to seep into and damage the cars' rear wheel bearing. In the worst case scenario, the wheel could loosen.
This article was first published in The Straits Times on Apr 5, 2008.
