Daimler recalls more than 3,000 vehicles in China

2008-12-23

BEIJING -- German automaker Daimler AG is recalling about 3,108 Viano and Vito vehicles in China

The recall, issued Monday, is for problems with the air bag, brake system and spare wheels, said the country's quality watchdog here on Tuesday.

In a filing to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (GAQSIQ), the automaker said 255 Viano and Vito vehicles, produced from June 24, 2008 to October 15, 2008, had air bags made of substandard nylon and this may cause malfunction.

There were 47 vehicles, produced from May 28, 2008 to June 27, 2008, with parking brake cable defects.

On another 2,806 vehicles, produced from November 2003 to April 2008, the spare wheel could fall off.

The automaker said it would replace defected components for free.

So far, neither the GAQSIQ nor Daimler AG reported any accidents caused by the defects.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-12/23/content_7333783.htm

Toyota China JVs to recall 83,684 cars

2008-10-30

Two joint ventures of Toyota Motor in China will recall a combined 83,684 sedans because of faults in the manual transmission, the General Administration of Quality Supervision,Inspection and Quarantine said.


The quality regulator said Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co Ltd, a joint venture between China FAW Group Corp and Toyota Motor Corp, will recall 83,406 units of the Vios and Corolla models beginning November 3.


Guangzhou Toyota Motor Co Ltd, Toyota's second joint venture in China under a partnership with Guangzhou Automotive Industrial Corp, will recall 278 Yaris cars, also due to transmission problems.


The regulator did not say if any accidents have been reported as a result of the problem.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2008-10/30/content_7159372.htm

Mitsubishi Motors recalls 13,000 cars in China

December 10, 2008

Japan's Mitsubishi Motors will recall 12,985 vehicles imported to China starting Dec. 18 because of problems with the brake lights, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (GAQSIQ) announced here on Tuesday.

The problematic vehicles include 6,090 Grandis produced between Nov. 23, 2006 and Dec. 28, 2008 and 6,895 Outlander EX produced between Nov. 7, 2007 and April 15, 2008.

The report said, the brake lights of the cars may fail to function because of a short circuit in the switch, posing a potential danger to drivers.

GAQSIQ said Mitsubishi vehicle owners could have their cars examined for free at the company's service centers across the country. Repair work will be done free of charge.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008662/Mitsubishi-Motors-recalls-13-000-cars-in-China.html

GM recalls '09 Cadillac CTS cars for airbag fault

November 10, 2008

Shanghai, November 10 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors' passenger car venture in China is recalling 209 MY2009 Cadillac CTS vehicles in the country to fix potential problems with airbags, China's quality supervision body, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, said late on Friday.

The recall covers some Cadillac CTS vehicles produced between July 14, 2008, and August 7, 2008, which are reported to have a software problem within the passenger-airbag sensing system. The electronic glitch may lead to the failure of the front passenger air bag when it should function or vice-versa.

Worldwide GM is recalling12,662 MY2009 Cadillac CTS vehicles due to the problem. GM's dealers will reprogram the 2009 CTS' passenger sensing system module free of charge.

In September GM also announced to recall 511 Cadillac Escalade vehicles due to some defect in the windshield washer fluid heater system which, in rare cases, may cause a fire.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008317/GM-recalls-09-Cadillac-CTS-cars-for-airbag-fault.html

Nissan to recall 431 Infiniti G35 cars for airbag defects

November 05, 2008

Shanghai, November 5 (Gasgoo.com) Nissan (China) Investment Co. has announced that it will recall 431 Infiniti G35 (type V36) in China from November 7 due to a faulty sensor system that could affect the car's passenger side airbag, xinhua.net reported, citing sources from China’s top quality watchdog.

The affected cars are 2007 editions of Infiniti G35 produced from May 11, 2007 to October 19, 2008, according to China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ).

Nissan reported that a sensor located in the passenger seat cushion "may have been manufactured out of specifications. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the OCS (Occupant Classification System -- which activates the airbag when the passenger seat is occupied) and the Airbag Control Unit, and could result in the passenger airbag being suppressed, which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash."

The Japanese automaker claims that there have been no injuries as a result of the defect in China. To fix the problem, Nissan (China) will offer free inspection and repair for the involved cars through its service station in China from November 7. The automaker said owners with questions could find the related information online at www.aqsiq.gov.cn.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008267/Nissan-to-recall-431-Infiniti-G35-cars-for-airbag-defects.html

Subaru recalls 2,608 Tribeca SUVs in China

October 14, 2008
Shanghai, October 14 (Gasgoo.com) Subaru is recalling 2,608 Tribeca SUV cars to fix potential problems with the tie rod as of today, China's quality supervision body said on Monday.

The affected SUVs were produced by the Japanese automaker between June 3, 2005, and July 28, 2008, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said.

Some vehicles may have the tie rod at the rear suspension improperly assembled or even get cracked, which may cause malfunction of the vehicles," GAQSIQ said in its recall summary of the problem.

It did not say whether any accidents or personal injuries were linked with the defect but the automaker will start to notify related consumers and perform free repairs on their cars.

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008027/Subaru-recalls-2-608-Tribeca-SUVs-in-China.html

GM to recall defective Hummer H2 in China

September 19, 2008
Shanghai, September 19 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors China Group, the Chinese division of the world's largest automaker General Motors Corp., announced Thursday it was recalling part of imported Hummer H2 SUVs for the defect in the vehicles' heated windshield washer fluid system, said xinhuanet.com yesterday.

GM China has already submitted report to China' top quality supervisor to recall these defective autos from September 19. The recall involves part of imported Hummer H2 SUVs in China, manufactured between 2006 and 2008.

A short circuit in the circuit board that controls the heated windshield washer fluid system could cause a grounding wire to overheat. That could lead to smoke and the malfunctioning of other electrical components. In rare cases, it could cause a fire, GM China said in a statement.

As time is needed for preparing new parts, GM China will take two steps to fix the problem: first, to shut off the system in the event of a short circuit to avoid potential risks; second, to replace the faulty parts for customers free of charge when the new parts are ready and to resume the heating function

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007803/GM-to-recall-defective-Hummer-H2-in-China.html

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Toyota recalls more than 120,000 cars in China

December 26, 2008

BEIJING (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. has issued a recall for more than 120,000 cars in China to fix a problem that could result in loss of steering control, China's quality watchdog said Thursday in the latest piece of bad news for the Japanese automaker.

Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., a joint venture between Toyota and China's FAW Group, will recall 121,930 vehicles beginning Friday, according to a notice on the Web site of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.

The notice said the recalled models include Crown and Reiz luxury sedans produced between 2005 and 2006, and Lexus cars produced between 2004 and 2006.

The agency said that manufacturing defects could cause the electric power steering systems to fail.

It was not clear if the same models would be recalled in other countries. Toyota officials in Japan could not immediately be reached for comment late on Thursday.

Toyota will contact owners of the affected vehicles, conduct checks and replace defective parts without charge, the Chinese agency said.

The notice did not say if any accidents have resulted from the defects.

The recall announcement was the latest in a string of bad news for Japan's No. 1 automaker. On Monday, the company said it was sinking into its first operating loss in seven decades. Then Wednesday, Toyota reported that global vehicles sales had plunged 21.8 percent in November — its biggest drop in eight years.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Toyota-recalls-more-than-apf-13916665.html

Vehicle recalls total 1.84 mln in four years in China

2008-12-31

BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- The country's top quality regulator said here on Tuesday that 54 foreign and domestic automakers recalled more than 1.84 million vehicles in China over the past four years.

Recalls were rare in China before a system was set up on Oct. 1,2004 by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine and related authorities. Before the system existed, some companies would refuse to recall faulty vehicles, citing the absence of specific regulations as an excuse.

The rise in recalls showed that carmakers had become more concerned about consumers' interests, as China has become the world's second-largest and fastest-growing auto market, said the administration.

Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. made the single largest recall, which involved more than 420,000 Accords in March 2007.

Mercedes-Benz conducted the most frequent recalls: 19 between February 2005 and December 2008, involving 38,657 vehicles.

China has more than 100 domestic vehicle makers.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-12/31/content_10583338.htm

http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008943/Jaguar-recalls-87-sedans-in-China-for-warning-system-flaws.html

Jaguar recalls 87 sedans in China for warning system flaws

From:XinhuaJanuary 05, 2009
British luxury saloon maker Jaguar will recall 87 sedans in China over warning system flaws, said China's quality supervisor here Sunday.

The speakers on the Jaguar XF units may cease operation and fail to voice warnings like signals indicating turns and seat belt conditions, said the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (GAQSIQ) in a notice.

The company is recalling a total of 3,754 XF units worldwide for the same problem. The recall in China will start from Jan. 5 and involve vehicles produced between Oct. 2007 and March 2008, said the GAQSIQ.

It said Jaguar dealers will check the car speakers' function and make reconfiguration.

More than 1.84 million vehicles were recalled in China by 54 foreign and domestic auto makers from 2004 to 2008.

Benz recalls 555 sedans in China

2009-02-18


BEIJING -- Mercedes-Benz will recall about 555 sedans in China for steering defects, China's quality watchdog said here Wednesday.

The front shock absorber of those sedans may fail to operate because of manufacturing flaws and lead to steering problems, according to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.

The recall effects vehicles produced before August 15, 2006. Mercedes-Benz dealers would check and replace flawed shock absorbers free of charge, the administration said.

More than 1.84 million vehicles have been recalled in China by 54 foreign and domestic auto makers from 2004 to 2008.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-02/18/content_7489792.htm

The price of chinese car is really low. Many persons who have low incomes could also buy the car. But the quality of chinese cars are surely not good as japanese or german cars. They are famous for the best cars in the world

BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- The country's top quality regulator said here on Tuesday that 54 foreign and domestic automakers recalled more than 1.84 million vehicles in China over the past four years.

Recalls were rare in China before a system was set up on Oct. 1,2004 by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine and related authorities. Before the system existed, some companies would refuse to recall faulty vehicles, citing the absence of specific regulations as an excuse.

The rise in recalls showed that carmakers had become more concerned about consumers' interests, as China has become the world's second-largest and fastest-growing auto market, said the administration.

Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. made the single largest recall, which involved more than 420,000 Accords in March 2007.

Mercedes-Benz conducted the most frequent recalls: 19 between February 2005 and December 2008, involving 38,657 vehicles.

China has more than 100 domestic vehicle makers.

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Two joint ventures of Toyota Motor in China will recall a combined 83,684 sedans because of faults in the manual transmission, the General Administration of Quality Supervision,Inspection and Quarantine said

Volvo recalls S80 cars in China over wiper fault

May 12, 2009 - Swedish automaker Volvo Car Corp said it started yesterday to recall 3,136 imported S80 sedans in China due to windshield wiper flaws, xinhuanet.com said.

In a report to China's top quality supervisor -- the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, Volvo said it had identified a deviation in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) software in its S80 cars that may cause malfunction of the windshield wipers.

If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work when needed, or they may work when not activated. These problems pose some safety hazard to the car's driving, especially on a rainy day.

However, Volvo added that the long-wheelbase the S80L version locally made in China (by Changan Ford Mazda) has no such fault and is not included in the recall list this time.

The affected Volvo S80 sedans were all imported and produced between January 24, 2006 and June 4, 2007. Volvo and its Chinese dealers will contact the owners and inspect the CEM and upgrade the software free of charge.

source: Gasgoo.com

New recalls

December 16, 2009 - According to China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, three automobile manufacturers — Ford Motor, Chang'an Ford, and SGMW — are recalling defective vehicles in China.

The number of cars that Ford Motor, Chang'an Ford and SGMW (SAIC-GM-Wuling) are recalling is reported to be 528, 11,112 and 5,068, respectively. The three companies state, according to local media, that they will offer free rectification services to consumers to remove any possible problems with the cars involved.

Ford Motor is recalling Ford Windstar cars manufactured between March 1, 1994, and September 26, 2001; Econolin cars manufactured between March 18, 1996, and January 8, 2001; and Explorer cars manufactured between February 25, 1995, and May 19, 1997.

The company says that overheating, smoking, or burning may occur on the speed control deactivation switch of these cars, which may cause a fire in the engine. In addition, due to interference between the NVH layer of the back floor and the quick release coupling of the oil pump, a leak may in occur some extreme cases.

Chang'an Ford will recall some of the Volvo S40 cars made between December 1, 2006, and October 9, 2008 due to a mismatch of the rear engine oil cylinder.

SGMW plans to recall Wuling Zhiguang and Wuling Hongtu buses made between August 4 and October 5, 2009.

source: ChinaCSR.com

So many recalls!

Chang'an Suzuki to recall 10,326 cars for faulty filters

February 6, 2010
China's quality watchdog said Friday that Chongqing Chang'an Suzuki Automobile Co., a sino-Japanese joint venture, would recall 10,326 Alto vehicles due to gas filter problems on the Chinese mainland as of Feb. 5.

Oil leaks may occur due to gas filter faults caused by improper manufacturing techniques, and will post potential safety risks, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (GAQSIQ) said in a statement on its website.

The recall involved Alto models produced from July. 6, 2009, to Jan. 17 this year, and the manufacturer would fix the problems for free, said the statement.

http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/6889314.html

April 13, 2010

China's quality regulator said yesterday that German sports-car maker Porsche SE's China division will recall 640 vehicles of three Panamera models to fix a potential safety belt defect, Xinhua News reported.

The recall involves the Panamera S, Panamera 4S, and Panamera Turbo, and the 640 vehicles affected were produced before February 25, 2010, said the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (GAQSIQ), citing a report it has received from Porsche China asking for the recall.

The quality administration said that a design defect with the seat-belt may prompt the failure of the fixation function in extreme cases, threatening the safety of the driver and passengers, Xinhua reported.

The company will install additional safety devices for the cars, and owners can contact Porsche (China) Motors Ltd. on a hotline by calling 021-23215731. Car owners can also contact the GAQSIQ at 010-59799616 or 010-65537365 for more information.

Porsche SE, which counts China as its third biggest market, aims to sell over 10,000 cars in the country this year, up from 9,090 units sold in 2009, as rising wealth makes luxury vehicles more affordable to Chinese buyers.

April 15, 2010

Mazda recalled nearly 90,000 vehicles in Japan and China because of a problem with the transmission, a company spokesman said Thursday.

The recall was for about 35,000 of a passenger car called the Axela in Japan, the spokesman said.

The company also recalled in China about 55,000 of the same model that is called the Mazda 3 there.

This comes after Mazda recalled 12,300 CX-9 crossover SUVs over potentially overheating seats in March.

Many car companies have recalled vehicles this year. However, none have come close to Toyota, which recalled more than 8 million cars because of multiple problems.

sources:
http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1014749/Porsche-China-to-recall-640-cars-on-seat-belt-defect.html
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/04/15/mazda.recall/index.html?hpt=T2

Ford Recalls 237,000 Focus Cars Over Ignition Problems

Ford Motor has offered to recall 236,643 Focus compact sedans in China because of ignition problems, news agencies reported Tuesday.

Ford is recalling the vehicles after about 2% of drivers experienced stalling, usually after traveling at low speeds, Whitney Foard Small, Ford's spokeswoman in Bangkok, told Bloomberg News. The company will install new engine calibration software in the cars to correct the problem, she said.

The vehicles were built through a three-way joint venture, comprised of Ford, Chongqing Changan Automobile and Japan's Mazda Motor, Reuters reported, citing a statement posted on China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine's website Tuesday. The affected vehicles were made from August 2008 through Friday, it said.

The recall would be the largest for Ford in China.

http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/autos/ford-recall-focus-cars-china/19498395/

Toyota to recall 5,791 imported Lexus cars in China

Toyota Motor will recall 5,791 imported Lexus vehicles in China starting July 19 to fix the engine's valve spring defect, Xinhua News reported today, citing the country's quality regulator.

The vehicles involved are the imported Lexus LS460, Lexus LS460L and Lexus LS600hL models produced between 2006 and 2008, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said in a statement on its website today.

The recall is part of the Japanese auto maker's global recall of 270,000 luxury vehicles to repair engine's valve spring problems that may lead to engine malfunction and could cause the car to stall while the vehicle is running.

The carmaker would solve the problem of the by replacing the defective valve springs with reinforced springs for the clients, said Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd., which will also offer more related information.

Toyota has already announced its recall of Lexus vehicles in Japan, the U.S. and China. There were about 180,000 such vehicles in markets outside Japan, including some 130,000 in the U.S. and nearly 5,800 in China.

It is the latest recall troubling the Japanese automaker, which has already recalled more than 8 million vehicles globally for problems involving accelerator pedals, floor mats and brakes since last autumn.

http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1015872/toyota-to-recall-5-791-imported-lexus-cars-in-china.html

Southeast Motors issues recall on 26,000 vehicles

China's Southeast (Fujian) Motors announced it starts Friday to recall some of its V3, Lancer, and Lancer EX models in China without charges.

The Mitsubishi's partner in China has submitted a recall request to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China (AQSIQ). The recall will involve about 20,246 units of the V3s, 1,568 Lancers, and 5,033 Lancer EXs produced between March 17 and July 27 this year, according to Southeast Motors.

The decision for recall is due to a defect in the welding of a component on the front lower part of the cars' chassis, which could crack during driving.

Li Ling, a staff from Southeast Motors told the China Business News that they have not received any complaints concerning this problem and that there has been no reported injuries to passengers.

The company found the problem during a routine monitoring and said only about three hours are needed for the repairing.

Southeast Motors told the Global Times that owners of the models published should dial hot-line 800-858-1666 and provide the engine number to see if the model will be needed for recall.

http://autonews.gasgoo.com/china-news/southeast-motors-issues-recall-on-26-000-vehicles-100821.shtml

Daimler to recall over 9000 vans in China

From China Car Times:
Daimler recently set up a joint venture between Mercedes and Fujian’s SouEast Auto to produce the Viano and Vito MPV models for the Chinese market, however it appears that just shortly after launching their made in China produce the Chinese governments quality watchdog has assisted Daimler in issuing a recall.

The recall is due to defective air conditioning units according to Daimler, and 9201 vehicles have so far been affected by the recall. The faulty air conditioning issue may cause a short circuit and render the MPV’s AC unit useless if used in hot weather conditions for extended periods of time.

The Mercedes Vito MPV is one of the few diesel MPV’s available in China and is priced at 310,000rmb to 320,000rmb, where as the larger Viano is powered by a V6 engine and is priced from 390,000rmb and rising. The influx of Viano and Vito models is expected to take on Buick’s GL8 hold on the semi luxury MPV segment which Buick has so far controlled tightly.

Dongfeng Auto recalls 102,817 cars in China to fix ignition relay

October 29, 2010
Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. (600006), started yesterday recalling 102,708 vehicles in China due to a faulty ignition relay that could cause the engine to stall, said the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) in a statement on its website.

The recall affects 102,708 units of Tiida sedan and Tiida hatchback built between November 17, 2004 and May 22, 2006, and 109 units of Nissan Sylphy car built from March 30, 2006 to July 27, 2006, by Dongfeng Nissan, a joint venture between Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motor Co.

The Shanghai-listed company said it would replace the faulty ignition relay at no charge to car owners. In order to ensure prompt exchange or repair service, the company suggests owners call Dongfeng Nissan distributors on hotlines at 800-830-8899 or 400-830-8899.

For more information, owners can call the AQSIQ by dialing 010-59796616/65537365, or visit AQSIQ's website at www.dpac.gov.cn.

This is part of Nissan's global recall of 2.14 million vehicles, including 194,409 vehicles sold on China's mainland, to repair a faulty ignition relay that could cause the engine to stall. The other 91592 cars being recalled in China are imports.

http://autonews.gasgoo.com/china-news/dongfeng-auto-recalls-102-817-cars-in-china-to-fix-101029.shtml

Dongfeng Peugeot to recall nearly 38.000 307 and 408 sedans

February 14, 2011
The Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile Company released a nation-wide recall last week, the NDDaily reported. According to the country's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), the Sino-French joint venture is recalling a total of nearly 38,000 Dongfeng Peugeot cars on the basis of safety defects.

The recall is targeted towards 11,116 Dongfeng Peugeot branded 307s manufactured between October 11 and December 2 of last year, as well as 26,583 Dongfeng Peugeot 408s (2.0L version) made from November 14, 2009 to November 16 last year. The 307s are being recalled because of problems with the driver's side airbag which may prevent it from being normally deployed, while the 408 reportedly has a problem with the position of cables in the battery mounting. The cars are being recalled in accordance to the AQSIQ's Provisions on the Administration of Recall of Defective Auto Products legislation.

http://autonews.gasgoo.com/china-news/dongfeng-peugeot-to-recall-nearly-38000-307-and-40-110214.shtml

General Motors recalls 232,931 cars in China


March 4, 2011
Shanghai General Motors Co began recalling 232,931 cars in China Monday to fix faulty fuel lines.

The recall covered 133,074 2-liter and 2.4-liter Regal sedans produced from Sept 18, 2008, to Oct 14, 2010, and 99,857 2.4-liter LaCrosse cars made from April 20, 2009, to Oct 14, 2010, said a statement from the company.

The fault could cause the fuel pipe to break at the joints under extreme conditions and the engine could fail to start or stop working. The oil leaks could also spark fires, it said.

The after-sales service center at Shanghai General Motors would contact car owners to arrange repair work and its 800-820-2020 hotline offered counseling and reservation services, it said.

The carmaker would also recall 2,806 imported Cadillac CTS vehicles in China from March 21 to repair faulty track bars, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said on Feb 14.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2011-03/01/content_12094129.htm

After Toyota US this recall will make customers unsatisfied

China has latest technology and also has good power of production but China is not a quality conscious country.