In late February 2024, a number of auto brands filed recall plans with the State Administration for Market Regulation. The recalled models involve Tesla Model S, Model X, and domestically produced Model 3, Audi Q7 and Q8 domestically produced Audi A4L, Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV, Rolls-Royce Shining, etc. This article takes stock of the recent relevant vehicle recalls to provide reference for the majority of car owners.
Tesla
The recalled model: Model 3 (made in China).
Number of recalled: 7,629 vehicles in total.
Production period: September 12, 2023 to January 12, 2024.
Recalled models: Model S, Model X (imported).
Number of recalled: 1,071 vehicles in total.
Production period: January 27, 2023 to January 7, 2024.
The official reasons given for the recall are:Due to software problems in some vehicles, the rear camera integrated circuit communication is unstable, which may cause the reversing image to be unable to be displayed, thereby affecting the driver's vision when reversing, increasing the risk of vehicle collision, and there are potential safety hazards. Therefore, Tesla Motors (Beijing) and Tesla (Shanghai) will upgrade the software for the vehicles within the recall scope free of charge through the vehicle remote upgrade (OTA) technology, improve the stability of the rear camera integrated circuit communication, and ensure the normal display of the reversing image. For vehicles that cannot be recalled through OTA technology, Tesla will contact relevant users through Tesla service centers to upgrade the software for free to eliminate potential safety hazards.
Audi
The recalled model: Audi A4L (made in China).
Number of vehicles recalled: 6,241 vehicles in total.
Production period: September 22, 2020 to June 26, 2023.
The official reasons given for the recall are:For some vehicles, due to the deviation of the infotainment control unit software, the image of the 360° top-down camera may not be displayed on the multi-** screen, which affects the driver's vision when reversing, increases the risk of vehicle collision, and has potential safety hazards. As a result, authorized Audi dealers will provide free infotainment control unit software upgrades for vehicles covered by the recall to eliminate safety hazards.
Recalled models: Audi Q7, Audi Q8 (imported).
Number of recalled: 313 vehicles in total.
Production period: August 11, 2023 to September 26, 2023.
The official reasons given for the recall are:In some vehicles, because the driver's seat side airbag is not properly installed in the seat back frame, in the event of a vehicle collision, the seat side airbag may not be able to deploy according to the predetermined position, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants, and there are potential safety hazards. Therefore, Audi authorized dealers will inspect the driver's seat side airbags for vehicles covered by the recall free of charge, and if the side airbags are not installed in place, they will be reinstalled and fixed to eliminate potential safety hazards.
Mercedes
Recalled model: GLE SUV (imported).
Number of recalled: 1 vehicle in total.
Production time: June 12, 2023.
The official reasons given for the recall are:The vehicle uses too long bolts to fix the high-pressure fuel pump during assembly, which may affect the sealing between the high-pressure fuel pump and the oil pump, resulting in fuel and oil leakage, such as contact with high-temperature parts, there is a high risk. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz authorized dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump assembly for the vehicles covered by the recall free of charge and assemble it with the correct bolts to eliminate potential safety hazards.
Rolls-Royce
Recalled model: The Shining (imported).
Number of vehicles recalled: 15 vehicles in total.
Production time: October 24, 2023 to November 14, 2023.
The official reasons given for the recall are:In some vehicles, there may be residual insulating glue at the connector hole of the grounding protection wire of the front drive motor, resulting in an increase in resistance at the position, poor grounding connection, and a risk of heating in extreme cases. When a specific electrical fault occurs, it may increase the risk of injury to maintenance personnel during the service of the vehicle, which is a safety hazard. Therefore, the official will inspect the grounding protection wire of the front drive motor of the vehicle within the scope of the recall free of charge, and remove the excess insulating glue to eliminate potential safety hazards.
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If your car is involved in the above related recalls, you can wait patiently for the manufacturer to take the initiative to contact. If you have any questions, you can also contact the official customer service for consultation. Chexun.com will also regularly pay attention to the recall of popular domestic models and share relevant information at any time.