After the recall baptism of China automobile market, which reached a record high last year, in January 2016, the recall event returned to normal. Judging from the contents of eight automobile recall announcements issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine in January, the total number of cars recalled in the domestic automobile market last month was 88,914; Compared with the 91,615 vehicles recalled in the same period in January 2015, the number has not changed much. In terms of passenger cars, the car brands (enterprises) involved in the recall last month were Volkswagen, Hyundai, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz and Geely. In the field of commercial vehicles that have little to do with the private car market, a total of 4,519 large trucks produced by four automobile companies, including GAC Hino, need to be recalled.
Judging from the recalled models and quantity, Volkswagen became the main force of the recall in January this year. Among them, the models involved include Tuwei, Yiou, Scirocco, Scirocco R, Cross-border Golf, Golf Travel Edition, Golf R, Magotan Travel Car, Magotan All-Road Vehicle, Volkswagen CC, Xia Lang Automobile and Touareg Hybrid Vehicle, and all of them are imported models; In terms of quantity, it reached 80,203 vehicles, accounting for more than 90% of the total domestic car recalls in January.
As for the reasons for the recall, although the problems are varied as before, there were some "God recalls" last month. For example, Guangzhou Automobile Hino Automobile Co., Ltd., Shanghai Huadong Construction Machinery Factory Co., Ltd. and Xuzhou Liebherr Concrete Machinery Co., Ltd. recalled 4,518 commercial vehicles. The reason for the recall was that "the driver’s manual attached to the vehicle lacked the record of the starting pressure range", and the processing process was only "replacing the qualified driver’s manual for free". Although this recall seems to be "nonsense" on the surface, if you think about it carefully, it also shows that the domestic car recall system is actually making continuous progress. After all, safety is the most important thing.
List of domestic car recalls in January
Domestic commercial vehicles such as GAC Hino.
Since January 4, 2016, GAC Hino Automobile Co., Ltd., Shanghai Huadong Construction Machinery Factory Co., Ltd. and Xuzhou Liebherr Concrete Machinery Co., Ltd. have recalled the following vehicles, totaling 4,518 vehicles. (1) GAC Hino Automobile Co., Ltd. produced 4,511 series vehicles of GAC Hino brand SS64, SH42, FS2P and FY2P from March 1, 2013 to January 31, 2015; (2) There are 3 GH series vehicles of Huajian brand produced by Shanghai Huadong Construction Machinery Factory Co., Ltd. from June 3, 2013 to January 23, 2015; (3) There are 4 series vehicles of GN34 and GN44 of Liphull brand produced by Xuzhou Liebherr Concrete Machinery Co., Ltd. from March 1, 2013 to January 31, 2015.
Release date: January 4, 2016
Reason for the recall: The driver’s manuals attached to some vehicles within the scope of this recall lack the records of the starting air pressure range, which does not meet the relevant provisions in China’s Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety GB7258-2012. The above three companies will replace qualified driver’s manuals for vehicles within the scope of this recall free of charge.
Volvo FM chassis car
Since January 16, 2016, Shenyang Jietong Fire Engine Co., Ltd. recalled a Volvo FM chassis car assembled on November 24, 2014, totaling one.
Release date: January 14, 2016
Reason for recall: Due to assembly problems in the production line of the recalled vehicle, the fastening nut of the U-bolt connecting the leaf spring and the front axle may be loose in the vehicle with single steering front axle with leaf spring suspension, which may lead to the abnormal installation position of the front steering axle and the girder, which may lead to abnormal sound of the front steering axle and premature tire wear. Shenyang Jietong Fire Engine Co., Ltd. will repair the vehicles within the recalled scope free of charge to eliminate potential safety hazards.
Modern GENESIS
Since January 20, 2016, Hyundai Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. has recalled some imported GENESIS cars with 18-inch Hankook tires produced between January 29, 2014 and April 30, 2015. According to the company’s statistics, there are 71 cars in Chinese mainland.
Release date: January 20, 2016
Reason for the recall: Some vehicles within the scope of this recall have insufficient stress dispersion in the deformed parts of the tire sidewall due to design reasons. During driving, the tire may have noise or the chassis may have abnormal vibration. After driving for a long time, the tire sidewall surface may crack, posing a safety hazard. Hyundai Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. will replace the above-mentioned affected recalled vehicles with four Kumho tires free of charge according to the maintenance procedures.
VOLKSWAGEN
Since January 25th, 2016, Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd. has recalled some imported 2009-2014 models of Tuwei, Yiou, Scirocco, Scirocco R, Cross-border Golf, Golf Travel Edition, Golf R, Magotan Travel Car, Magotan All-Road Vehicle, Volkswagen CC and Xia Lang Automobile.
Release date: January 20, 2016
Reason for recall: For some vehicles within the scope of this recall, due to design reasons, foreign objects may enter the steering column switch electronic module. Under certain circumstances, the cables inside the module will be damaged, which will affect the electrical communication and horn function of the driver’s airbag, and lead to the failure of the horn. The airbag cannot be deployed normally in the event of a vehicle accident. Based on the configuration of different vehicles, this failure will also affect the functions of the telephone and audio buttons on the steering wheel, posing a safety hazard. In view of this defect, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine issued the Risk Warning Notice of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine on steering column defects of some imported Volkswagen on September 14, 2015. For the vehicles involved in this recall, Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd. will entrust an authorized dealer to install a cover sealing ring for the steering column switch electronic module involved in this recall free of charge to prevent foreign objects from entering.
Special reminder: Volkswagen also said that if the customer finds that the airbag fault indicator light on the dashboard lights up before the recall, please contact the authorized dealer of Volkswagen imported cars immediately, and the dealer will replace this part for the vehicle that needs to replace the steering column switch electronic module.
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander
Since January 28th, 2016, Chrysler (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. has recalled some 2008 imported Jeep Grand Cherokee cars produced from March 21st, 2007 to May 12th, 2008 and 2008 imported Jeep Commander cars produced from April 3rd, 2007 to May 12th, 2008.
Release date: January 20, 2016
Reason for recall: For some vehicles within the scope of this recall, the anti-theft module may turn the ignition key from the "On" position to the "Accessory" position when the vehicle is driving on a bumpy road or due to the driver’s misoperation, resulting in the engine stalling. Chrysler (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. will inspect all vehicles that may have this hidden danger and replace the ignition switch module for consumers free of charge.
Geely EC8
Since January 25th, 2016, Zhejiang Haoqing Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has recalled some Geely EC8 vehicles produced from August 21st, 2012 to December 25th, 2013, totaling 1,593 vehicles.
Release date: January 22, 2016
Reason for recall: Due to the manufacturer’s reasons, some vehicles within the scope of this recall may not be able to accurately transmit the signal of the vehicle side air curtain in extreme cases, resulting in the side air curtain not being properly deployed. Geely Automobile will carry out free maintenance on the vehicles within the scope of recall to eliminate potential safety hazards.
Mercedes benz C 200 Travel Car
From February 1st, 2016, Mercedes-Benz (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. recalled some imported 2015 Mercedes-mercedes benz C 200 touring cars, and the production date was from March 16th, 2015 to April 15th, 2015. According to the company’s statistics, 194 cars were involved in Chinese mainland.
Release date: January 27, 2016
Reason for recall: For the vehicles within the scope of this recall, the illumination angle of the headlights on the right side of the vehicle may not meet the requirements of China’s mandatory standards due to vehicle manufacturing reasons. Mercedes-Benz (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. will recall the vehicles through authorized dealers, check the headlights of the affected vehicles free of charge and make adjustments as needed.
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Electric Vehicle
From February 18th, 2016, Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd. recalled some imported 2011-2014 Volkswagen Touareg hybrid vehicles, and the production date was from September 6th, 2010 to August 13th, 2014. According to the company’s statistics, there were 2,120 vehicles involved in Chinese mainland.
Release date: January 29, 2016
Reason for recall: If water leaks into the trunk of the vehicle within the scope of this recall and cannot be discharged, the water will accumulate under the trunk floor and cannot be found visually. If too much water is accumulated, it will soak the high-voltage battery and cause a short circuit. In some cases, it may lead to ablation of the two poles of the high-voltage battery and even fire. Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd. will entrust an authorized dealer to install a drain valve in the spare tire groove of the trunk of the recalled vehicle free of charge. (Text/photo reporter Huang Si)
