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Volkswagen recalls 5,906 cars in China

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Greenpost) — German carmaker Volkswagen began to recall 5,906 vehicles in China over defective batteries, the nation’s quality watchdog said Tuesday.

Starting from Tuesday, Volkswagen will recall 5,906 imported 2012-2014 Flying Spur models and Continental models, manufactured between Feb. 5, 2011 and May 15, 2014, according to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ).

The battery nuts of those affected vehicles may become loose while driving and cause safety risks, said the AQSIQ.

The company will replace the faulty parts free of charge. Enditem

Source   Xinhua

Editor   Xuefei Chen Axelsson

Volkswagen recalls 5,869 cars on problems with fuel pump in China

Volkswagen recalls 5,869 cars on problems with fuel pump in China

BEIJING, May 3 (Xinhua) — German carmaker Volkswagen and its joint venture in China FAW-Volkswagen will recall a total of 5,869 cars in China due to problems with fuel pumps, according to China’s quality watchdog.

The recalls, which starts on July 8, involves eight imported Golf Variant, produced in June of 2014, 512 imported Audi A3 40TFSI, made between Dec. 2013 and March 2014, 4,377 Golf A7 1.4T, manufactured between April and June of 2014, as well as 972 Audi A3 35TFSI, made between April and July of 2014, according to a notice issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.

Some of the above-mentioned cars might have abnormal or disfunctioning fuel pumps, which might cause inability to start the cars or, under some extreme circumstances, lead to the flameout.

The company will contact clients and replace the flawed parts free of charge. Enditem

Source Xinhua

Editor Xuefei Chen Axelsson