In April-April domestic automobile recalled nearly 4 million April Tiantian "death airbag" recalled over 90%

Recently, according to the recall announcement issued by the AQSIQ website, Gasgoo has compiled the domestic automobile recalls in April 2018. The results show that in April of this year, there were 11 announcements concerning vehicle recalls involving 14 auto companies. 23 The number of recalls totaled 681,593 vehicles and the number of recalls increased 88.93% from the 360,000 vehicles in March. From January to April this year, domestic cars have been recalled a total of 3,887,686 vehicles.

Dongfeng Motor was the most recalled brand in April with 274,886 recalls, accounting for 40.33% of the total recalls. Mainly related to the sun, blue birds, days and other models. The main reason for the recall was the installation of an ungasified ammonium nitrate gas generator produced by Takata in the front passenger compartment of the vehicle. When the air bag is deployed, the gas generator may be damaged abnormally, causing debris to fly out and injuring the people in the vehicle. This poses a safety hazard.

In fact, including Dongfeng Motor, in April, there were a total of six recall incidents that were directly caused by Takadan’s airbags, which were caused by the “damage of the gas generator casing and causing debris to fly out”, involving FAW Toyota, GAC Toyota, Dongfeng Motor, and Zhengzhou Nissan. The number of recalls for various models of brands such as Subaru, Mitsubishi and Volvo reached 649,734 vehicles, accounting for 95.33% of the total recalls. According to reports, due to the design of the gas generator, the Takata problem balloon caused at least 17 deaths and more than 180 injuries worldwide. The recall involved about 100 million airbags worldwide, including 19 auto companies such as Ford, Volkswagen, and Tesla. Continuing recalls and compensation made Gaotian overwhelmed and had to file for bankruptcy protection.

It is worth noting that Junsheng Electronics issued an announcement on April 12 this year that its subsidiary, JSS, has acquired Japan Gaotian Assets for a smooth delivery. The purchase price is US$1.588 billion. According to media reports, the successful acquisition will further rewrite the status of Chinese auto parts companies in the international market. Junsheng Electronics has become a giant in the global automotive safety field, and its global market share ranks second. Wang Jianfeng, chairman of Ningbo Junsheng Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd., also said in an interview with the media, “The successful delivery of Gaotian marks the formation of the Jinsheng safety system, integrating the global platform of the original KSS and Takata, and unifying the company’s organization and mission. For such cooperation is very exciting, we will work together to provide high-quality and reliable security solutions to promote the development of the next generation of global automotive travel technology."

In addition to airbags, the defective parts of the recalled vehicles in April included gearboxes, air conditioning systems, steering systems, and steering wheels. Among them, 17,912 cars were recalled due to steering wheel problems, which accounted for 2.63% of the recall volume. The number was second only to the Takada airbag incident, which mainly related to the Ford 2015-2018 Lincoln MKZ series. The reason for the recall is that the tightening torque of the vehicle's steering wheel fixing bolt is insufficient, which causes the steering wheel to loosen from the steering shaft, posing a safety hazard. In addition, there were two recalls due to gearbox problems. A total of 538 vehicles were recalled, involving two brands, Volvo and JMC.

How specific circumstances, Gasgoo according to the AQSIQ car recall data for comprehensive statistics and finishing.

Attachment: Details of domestic car recalls in April (ranked by the order of the number of recalled batches)

1. 318,712 vehicles of Vios, Corolla, Corolla, Yaris, Ledger and imported Alfa were recalled

Recall range:

Since May 23, 2018, batches of Vios, Corolla, Corolla, Yaris, Ngari and imported Alpha cars have been gradually expanded in batches, totaling 313,712 vehicles. details as follows:

(i) Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. has recalled some of the Corolla EX cars produced from January 4, 2013 to December 31, 2013 (part: airbags of passenger seats) since May 31, 2018. For 147,418 vehicles;

(II) Since June 30, 2018, Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. has recalled some of the Corolla cars (part: airbags of passenger seats) produced from January 4, 2013 to December 31, 2013. 106045 vehicles;

(III) From June 30, 2018, Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. recalled some of the Vios Motors (part: airbags of passenger seats) produced from January 9, 2013 to July 27, 2013, 1859 vehicles;

(d) Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. authorized the commissioning of Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. Changchun Fengyue Company to recall some of the Corolla cars produced from January 8, 2013 to July 10, 2013 from June 30, 2018 (Part: Airbags of the co-pilot seat), 39,196 vehicles;

(v) GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. has recalled part of the Yaris Motors (part: airbags for passenger seats) produced from January 4, 2013 to August 29, 2013, amounting to 10,482, as of May 23, 2018. Vehicle

(VI) GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. has recalled some of the leaders' cars produced from December 26, 2015 to February 20, 2016 starting from May 23, 2018. (Part: Driver's seat airbags, passenger seats empty Airbag), the number is 13;

(vii) Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. has recalled some imported Alpha cars from January 7, 2013 to December 24, 2014 starting from May 31, 2018. Airbag), the number is 8699 vehicles.

Recall reason:

The airbags of the drivers' and driver's seats of the vehicle within the scope of this recall are equipped with an ammonium nitrate gas generator produced by Takata Corporation without desiccant. When the air bag is deployed, the gas generator may be damaged abnormally, causing debris to fly out and injuring the people in the vehicle. This poses a safety hazard.

solution:

Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd., Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. Changchun Fengyue Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Automobile Toyota Motor Co., Ltd., and Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. will replace the airbag parts involved in the recalled vehicles for free. Eliminating security risks.

2. Dongfeng recalls 274,886 Dongfeng Nissan Sunshine, Bluebird, and Tianmu vehicles

Recall range:

From April 20, 2018, some 274,886 cars of the Sunshine, Bluebird, and Tendai vehicles that were produced from June 2, 2003 to April 23, 2008 were recalled.

Recall reason:

In the scope of this recall, the airbag of the passenger seat of the vehicle was installed with an ammonium nitrate gas generator without desiccant produced by Takata Corporation. When the air bag is deployed, the gas generator may be damaged abnormally, causing debris to fly out and injuring the people in the vehicle. This poses a safety hazard.

solution:

Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. will replace the new co-driver airbag gas generator for vehicles within the recall scope free of charge to eliminate potential safety hazards.

3. Zhengzhou Nissan recalled 60,372 Paladin cars

Recall range:

From June 1, 2018, some Paladin cars that were produced from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2008, and from January 1, 2013 to October 14, 2016 were recalled for a total of 60,372 vehicles.

Recall reason:

The front passenger airbag of the vehicle within the scope of this recall was equipped with an ammonium nitrate gas generator produced by Takata Corporation without desiccant. When the airbag is deployed, the gas generator may be damaged abnormally, causing debris to fly out and injuring personnel in the vehicle. This poses a safety hazard.

solution:

Zhengzhou Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will replace the improved front passenger airbag gas generator for the passenger vehicle within the recalled area free of charge to eliminate potential safety hazards.

4. Ford recalls 17,912 vehicles of the Lincoln MKZ series

Recall range:

Since April 23, 2018, some of the Lincoln MKZ series cars were imported in 2015-2018. According to the statistics of the company, there were 17,912 vehicles in the mainland China.

Recall reason:

Due to insufficient tightening torque of the steering wheel fixing bolts in some vehicles within the scope of this recall, the steering wheel is loosened from the steering shaft and there is a safety hazard.

solution:

Ford Motor (China) Co., Ltd. will replace steering wheel bolts in the recalled vehicles to eliminate potential safety hazards. Inventory vehicles will be sold after defects are eliminated.

5. Speedingle recalls 8,898 Model S series cars

Recall range:

From June 28, 2018, the imported Model S series cars of 2013-2016 imported from September 11th, 2013 to April 9th, 2016 were recalled. According to the statistics of the company, there were a total of 8,898 vehicles in mainland China. .

Recall reason:

When some vehicles in this recall area are exposed to highly corrosive environments such as strong deicing salt for a long time, the aluminum bolts fixing the steering motor to the steering gear casing may be corroded, resulting in weakened or broken bolt performance. If the bolt breaks, the steering motor may shift, causing the drive belt to slip, resulting in weakened or lost steering assistance and potential safety hazards.

solution:

Tuo Sule Automotive Sales (Beijing) Co., Ltd. will provide free maintenance for the vehicles within the recall range, replace the steering bolts with steel bolts, and add anti-corrosion coatings on the steering motor housing and motor mounting bolts. If the fixing bolt is damaged or damaged during the disassembly process, Tuo Sule Automotive Sales (Beijing) Co., Ltd. will replace the steering machine for free to eliminate defects. Inventory vehicles will be sold after eliminating defects.

6. Jaguar Land Rover Calls Loop Tiger Range Rover Vessel Series 4,511 Vehicles

Recall range:

Since April 26, 2018, recalled some imported 2018 Land Rover Range Rover series cars produced from April 13, 2017 to November 17, 2017. According to the statistics of the company, there are 4,511 vehicles in mainland China. .

Recall reason :

Due to manufacturing problems of some vehicles within the scope of this recall, there is a manufacturing defect in the air intake damper connecting rod of the air conditioning and ventilation system, which may cause the connecting rod to fall off during the intake air damper work. When the outdoor temperature is lower than 0°C, the internal fog of the front windshield and other windows may not be eliminated in time, which may limit the driver's vision and present potential safety hazards.

solution:

Jaguar Land Rover (China) Investment Co., Ltd. will replace the qualified intake air throttle linkages for the vehicles within the recall range and upgrade the automatic temperature control module software to eliminate potential safety hazards. Inventory vehicles will be sold after eliminating defects. The relevant user can open the window ventilation to eliminate fog when the above situation occurs. The user should contact the dealer as soon as possible after the recall action begins.

7. Jiangling recalled 491 multi-purpose passenger cars from Jiangling Ford Diesel

Recall range:

Since April 13, 2018, a total of 491 multi-purpose passenger cars of the Jiangling Ford diesel version have been recalled from March 22, 2015 to March 1, 2017.

Recall reason:

Some of the vehicles in the recalled area did not recognize the critical quality operating points of the transmission wire-drawing clamp assembly during the early stage of production of the gearbox. There was a situation where the assembly staff did not install the equipment properly (not fully locked). Shift gear drawing occurs from the clamp, causing interference with the rear drive shaft and resulting in abnormal noise. After long use, it will lead to wear of the rear drive shaft and gear shifting. In severe cases, it may lead to breakage of gear shifting and gear shifting. Failure, there is a security risk.

solution:

Jiangling Motors Co., Ltd. will check the vehicles within the scope of the recall. The gears that have been removed from the gearbox will not jam or pull out and will not be jammed by the correct assembly method; the vehicles that have already interfered shall adopt free replacement gears for shifting and rear axles. To eliminate security risks.

8. Subaru recalls 424 Legacy, Outback and Impreza vehicles

Recall range:

Recently, Subaru Motors (China) Co., Ltd. has filed a recall plan with the General Administration of Customs. From May 9, 2018, it will recall some of the imported Lishi, Outback, Impreza series vehicles from 2013 to 2014, according to the company’s statistics. There are a total of 424 vehicles in mainland China. details as follows:

(1) A part of imported 2014 Lions series vehicles produced on October 21, 2013, a total of 1 vehicle;

(2) Part of the imported 2014 Outback series vehicles produced during the period from October 21, 2013 to December 27, 2013, a total of 390 vehicles;

(III) A part of the imported Impreza series of 2013-2014 cars produced from January 17, 2013 to December 25, 2013, a total of 33 vehicles.

Recall reason:

The airbags in front of the driver's seats of some vehicles within the scope of this recall are equipped with an ammonium nitrate gas generator produced by Takata Corporation without desiccant. When the airbag is deployed, the gas generator may be damaged, causing metal fragments to fly out, which may injure the people in the vehicle and present potential safety hazards.

solution:

Subaru Automotive (China) Co., Ltd. will replace the airbag module for passenger airbags for the Impreza models in the recalled vehicle for free, replacing the gas of the co-pilot airbags free of charge for the Legacy and Outback models in the recalled vehicles. Generator to eliminate safety hazards.

9. Mitsubishi recalls 254 Lancer Wish Land Rover series cars

Recall range:

From July 9, 2018, recalled some of the imported 2007 Lancer Wings Lu Lushen series cars produced from September 13, 2006 to June 16, 2007. According to the company's statistics, the mainland of China involved 254 vehicles.

Recall reason:

Some of the vehicle's co-pilot airbags within the scope of this recall are equipped with an ammonium nitrate gas generator produced by Takata Corporation without desiccant. When the airbag is deployed, the gas generator of the airbag may be abnormally damaged, causing the debris to fly out and injuring the people in the vehicle, presenting a safety hazard.

solution:

Mitsubishi Motors Sales (China) Co., Ltd. will replace the co-pilot airbags in the recalled area for free with the improved gas generator to eliminate defects.

10.Volvo recalls 86 FH tractors, FM tractors, FM chassis and FMX chassis

Recall range:

From May 2nd, some imported 2014 FH tractors, FM tractors, FM chassis and FMX chassis were produced during the period from March 11, 2014 to December 21, 2016. According to statistics of the company, A total of 86 vehicles were involved in mainland China.

Recall reason:

Some of the vehicle's driver seat airbags in this recall area were equipped with a non-desiccant ammonium nitrate gas generator manufactured by Takata Corporation. When the air bag is deployed, the gas generator may be damaged abnormally, causing debris to fly out and injuring the people in the vehicle. This poses a safety hazard.

solution:

Volvo (China) Investment Co., Ltd. will check the vehicles within the recall area free of charge and replace the improved airbags to eliminate potential safety hazards.

11. Ford recalls 47 Lincoln MKZ series cars

Recall range:

From May 31st, May 2018, some imported Lincoln Lincoln MKZ series cars were recalled for production during the period from May 31, 2017 to June 15, 2017. According to the statistics of the company, there were 47 vehicles in the mainland China.

Recall reason:

Some of the vehicles in this recall range were improperly welded to the torque converter studs of automatic transmission due to suppliers' production reasons. The stud may break, and the torque converter is disengaged from the engine flywheel. As a result, the vehicle suddenly loses power without warning during the driving process, increasing the risk of vehicle collision and causing potential safety hazards.

solution:

Ford Motors (China) Co., Ltd. will replace the qualified torque converter for the vehicles in the recall area free of charge to eliminate defects. Inventory vehicles will be sold after eliminating defects.