In the 180 recalls in 2014, 122 passenger cars were involved. We selected 10 of the more important cases and asked the AQSIQ Defective Product Management Center for a review. These cases show different aspects of the recall work from the perspectives of technology, manufacturing, process, materials, etc. Individual cases are still developing in 2015. BMW engine bolt BMW recalled models in China involving imported and domestic versions, which will reach 12 models. The production date was November 7, 2009, June 6, 2013, and 93.564 million units were affected. Vehicle engine variable valve timing mechanism (VANOS) housing fixing bolt design defects, involving N52K, N52T, N55 three engines. This defect will cause the fixing bolts to loosen or even break during the operation of the engine, resulting in an abnormality or failure of the engine's variable valve timing mechanism (VANOS), which may result in the engine being unable to start or produce. Mechanical damage, there are safety hazards. Comments: This recall was triggered by the investigation by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. This investigation also triggered a global recall. Aston Martin recalls the accelerator pedal Aston Martin Lada (China) Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. recalled some imported Aston Martin cars due to the accelerator pedal defect. The production date is from November 2007 to December 2013, with a total of 17,59 vehicles worldwide. A total of 1094 vehicles were involved in the mainland. Aston Martin directly delegated responsibility to Chinese sub-suppliers, arguing that the company uses counterfeit plastics in parts and components. But this batch of products passed the Aston Martin global procurement review, but did not disclose the reasons. Comments: For this recall, the AQSIQ organized experts to conduct on-site investigations on parts suppliers. Honda recalls some Takada airbag models Honda (China) and its joint ventures in China have successively initiated recalls and recalled models equipped with Takada airbags, including about 600,000 vehicles including imported cars, including Accord and Elliott. Since the defect was discovered in the previous year, Takata Airbag has recalled more than 20 million vehicles worldwide. As a major customer of Takada Airbags, Honda's 2014 revenue was lowered by 22%. Comments: The Takata airbag gas generator problem triggered a global recall and the Chinese market also recalled. FAW Volkswagen Sagitar was recalled due to rear axle break The Volkswagen recall plan will involve the Sagitar model. The Sagitar production date ranged from May 2011 to May 2014, with 563,605 vehicles affected. The Beetle was produced between April 24, 2012 and July 17, 2013, involving 17,485 vehicles. It is understood that the reason for this recall is that there is a hidden danger in the longitudinal arm of the rear axle. When the longitudinal arm of the rear axle breaks, the vehicle will be out of control and directly affect the driving safety. For this hidden danger, Volkswagen has given a solution to first check the recalled vehicle and install a metal lining on the rear axle. After the metal lining plate is installed, if the longitudinal arm breaks after the occurrence of the rear axle, the metal plate will ensure the running stability of the vehicle, and will issue a continuous warning noise to remind the owner. Comments: This recall was triggered by the defect inspection of the AQSIQ. The AQSIQ will focus on the supervision of the recall process and further analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the recall measures. Combined electronic fuel pump recall Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., Brilliance Auto Group Holdings Co., Ltd. and Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd. filed a recall plan with the AQSIQ according to the requirements of the Regulations on the Management of Defective Automobile Product Recalls, which was decided from December 15, 2014. , recalled the following cars, a total of 559,882 vehicles. Due to the design and manufacture of the parts supplier and the Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd., the fuel pump flange return pipe bracket of the vehicle within this recall may be cracked, resulting in fuel leakage and potential safety hazards. Comments: The above recall was triggered by the defect inspection of the AQSIQ. The AQSIQ found that different models of multiple producers were equipped with parts produced by the same supplier, which prompted many producers to implement the same defects. recall. Nissan and Toyota recall hybrid models In the first half of the year, Toyota Motor announced that it will recall some Prius hybrid cars worldwide due to the failure of the hybrid control system, and will also recall some RAV4, Tacoma and Lexus RX350 models in North America due to the stability of the vehicle body (VSC). Hidden troubles. Among them, the Prius model involves about 3,210 vehicles in the Chinese market. Due to imperfect control procedures, the inverter boosting components of the hybrid system may be damaged during acceleration and other high-load driving, causing the vehicle warning light to illuminate the alarm and enter an abnormal driving mode, or cause the vehicle to be unable to travel. Security risks. In the second half of the year, Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd. recalled some Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles and filed a recall plan with the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, a total of 66 vehicles. The defect fault is the inverter program error of the drive motor, and the warning light will light up. Comments: In recent years, with the increase in the number of hybrid vehicles, the recall of hybrid vehicles has gradually emerged. Qingdao CIMC recalls some CIMC semi-trailers Since November 19, 2014, Qingdao CIMC recalled the CIJZ Z5V9405TJZQD semi-trailer produced during the period from January 1, 2009 to March 30, 2014, involving 129 vehicles. During the use of the semi-trailer within the scope of this recall, the beam structure at the gooseneck and beam position may crack or even break, posing serious safety hazards. Qingdao CIMC Special Vehicle Co., Ltd. will replace the gooseneck or strengthen the gooseneck for the semi-trailer within the recall range to eliminate potential safety hazards. Comments: This recall was triggered by the investigation by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. The defects of commercial vehicles may cause major safety accidents. In recent years, it has been the focus of the AQSIQ. Audi airbag control unit recall FAW-Volkswagen Automobile Co., Ltd. filed a recall plan with the AQSIQ according to the requirements of the Regulations on the Management of Defective Automobile Product Recall, recalling some imported 4,692 Audi A4 allroad vehicles and 256,943 domestic Audi A4L vehicles, totaling 270,635. Due to the software parameter setting problem of the airbag control unit, some vehicles in the recall range may cause the front airbag to fail to open correctly in the case of collision of a special angle on a very small side, which poses a safety hazard. Comments: In recent years, the application of electronic control systems in automobiles has become more and more extensive, involving almost all major automobile system assemblies, so there is a greater possibility of defects. Cadillac SRX recalled due to rear suspension problem GM recalled some of the imported Cadillac SRX cars that were produced between July 9, 2009 and August 15, 2014, for a total of 107,016. The reason for the recall is due to the rear suspension adjustment link assembly problem, the torque of the connecting rod nut may not meet the standard requirements, and looseness will occur after long-term use, posing a safety hazard. Comments: In recent years, the number of recalls of imported cars has been many, and the number of recalls is small. The recall was a large number of recalled imported vehicles in 2014. Jaguar XJ was recalled due to brake failure The recall involved some Jaguar XJ sedan, totaling 2,877 vehicles. The factory uses the manual brake pipe joint fastening process during the repair of the special tool for the brake pipe joint fastening process, which may cause the brake pipe joint to fail to reach the correct torque specification, resulting in leakage of brake fluid. The pedal stroke is lengthened, the braking performance is reduced, and the braking performance is completely lost. Comment: In addition to the design reasons, the defects are also produced. Up to now, due to manufacturing reasons, the number of recalls has been high. Therefore, all vehicle manufacturers and component manufacturers should strengthen the management and control of manufacturing links. Guangdong ChongWei Technology Ltd. , https://www.chongweitech.com