Volkswagen of MAGOTAN/CC/ Passat recalls more than 1.81 million vehicles in China

Recently, Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd., FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. and SAIC-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. have filed a recall plan with the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China in accordance with the requirements of the "Defective Automobile Product Recall Management Regulations". On the 25th of this month, the following vehicles were recalled, a total of 1818340 vehicles:

(a) Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd.:

From May 29, 2010 to January 7, 2015, some of the imported Magotan Touring Cars 2010-2015 were imported, totaling 18,315;

From July 10, 2012 to December 30, 2014, part of the imported 2013-2015 MAGOTAN all-road vehicles were produced, a total of 3,280 vehicles;

From January 23, 2009 to October 29, 2009, part of the imported 2010 Volkswagen CC cars were imported, a total of 799 vehicles;

(b) FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd.:

From January 31, 2007 to November 17, 2014, some of the domestically produced Magotan Motors for the 2007-2014 period totaled 859,869 units.

From January 7, 2009 to November 17, 2014, a total of 125,820 Volkswagen CC cars were produced in 2009-2014 in China.

(III) SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd.:

From January 5, 2011 to September 21, 2015, part of the new Passat sedan from 2011 to 2015, a total of 810,257 cars.

The fuel pump control unit of some vehicles in this recall range will cause the non-load current to rise and cause overheating under certain load conditions. At the same time, due to the mechanical pressure caused by the installation position, the electronic components inside the control unit may fail. As a result, the engine stalls and there is a safety hazard. Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd., FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. and SAIC-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. will replace the modified fuel pump control unit for vehicles within the recalled area free of charge to eliminate potential safety hazards.

The recall was conducted under the condition that the AQSIQ initiated the defect investigation. For some time, AQSIQ's defective product management center has received complaints from consumers about this issue. After receiving the complaint, the AQSIQ immediately deployed

The product management center has been engaged in defect investigation and evaluation of the above issues. Affected by the investigation, Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd., FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. and SAIC-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. decided to adopt recall measures to eliminate potential safety hazards.

Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd., FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd., SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. will notify users through registered letters and other arrangements to arrange free maintenance. Users can learn about this recall through Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd. Customer Hotline 400-188-0888, FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. Customer Hotline 400-817-1888, and SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. Customer Hotline 400-820-1111. details. Users can also visit the AQSIQ Defective Product Management Center website () and concerned about the WeChat public number (AQSIQDPAC) for more information. In addition, you can also call the quality hotline of the AQSIQ Defective Product Management Center or the local entry-exit inspection and quarantine agency: 12365 (the key no. 2) to reflect the problems in the implementation of the recall activities or submit the defects.