On April 22, the automotive industry ushered in the third recall plan, which is also the most involved in the recall of the brand this month. Among them, GAC Toyota, FAW Toyota, Toyota China, Mercedes-Benz (China), Beijing Benz, Ferrari, Dongfeng Nissan have all announced recalls, and Toyota series models have become the main force in the recall, involving 138,900 defective models.
From the perspective of the recall plan, Toyota, whether it is GAC Toyota or FAW Toyota Motor and Lexus imported models, has a recall plan, the specific models involve willlanda, Highlander, Crown Lufang and other hot models, there are also RAV4 Rongfang, imported Lexus NX350h, NX400h+ and other models, involving a wider range.
Toyota's various models involve the recall of models, mainly due to the VSC (Body Stability Control System) internal procedures are not perfect, the shutdown and opening logic is not very reasonable, the normal logic should be that the VSC can be manually shut down, but when the vehicle is restarted, it should automatically return to the initial default mode (open state). If the owner does not understand this situation, it is easy to have a safety hazard.
Body stability system is considered to be one of the "core safety configuration" of the vehicle, but also a kind of automotive active safety system developed by Toyota, in the past two years, Toyota's new models generally focus on safety cards, so the design of the model is generally in the second half of 2021 and the first half of 2022 production, generally is the standard VSC body stability system and traction control system of the whole series, consumers believe that in this level belongs to the conscience of the work, so that many consumers pay.
In fact, Toyota motor has already begun to recall the vsc (body stability control system) defect in Japan, and there is also a defect that "due to improper welding equipment settings, the body in the engine compartment near the shock absorber installation area is not welded in place." "The domestic recall does not involve this defect.
Specifically, GAC Toyota Veranda high-performance version of the car, the fourth generation of Highlander automobile, Xena, Weisa dual engine, a total of 82680 vehicles; FAW Toyota Crown land release car, a total of 40,770 vehicles; RAV4 Rongfang car, Lingfang, a total of 11,133 vehicles. Imported Lexus NX350h, NX400h+ vehicles, and imported Toyota Mirai vehicles, a total of 4316 units.
It is understood that this is the third defect recall carried out by Toyota Motor after entering 2022, the first time is January 27, the recall of Corolla and Ralink a total of 323915 vehicles, the defect is the engine ignition coil manufacturing problem; the second is March 18, recall 23502 Yize and CHR models, the defect is the millimeter wave radar sensor problem; the third is the design VSC recall.
The three defect recalls involved 486316 vehicles, including parts manufacturing process problems and defects in control procedures, which was a severe test for Toyota's quality control. In particular, it is not good news for a newly launched model like Xena, which has not been on the market for a long time and has just improved.
However, many people still recognize toyota's quality. Compared with Toyota's three large-scale recalls, Dongfeng Nissan has been relatively low-key. The new Qashqai recall is also the first recall plan this year.
Due to the offset of the former triangle arm due to the welding position, the strength did not meet the requirements, Dongfeng Nissan recalled 1752 new Qashqai, mainly from October 26, 2021 to October 30, 2021, in just four days, to check whether the triangle arm is the same batch.
Because of the new Qijun three-cylinder machine, sales have stagnated, once again becoming a number of three-cylinder failures. Therefore, Qashqai has become the main force of Dongfeng Nissan SUV models. This time, the number of design recalls is not much, so there should not be much feedback on sales.
To say that Mercedes-Benz is a "regular customer" on the recall list, some people may not agree, after all, the BBA appeal is there. However, since the beginning of this year, the Mercedes-Benz series of models has issued a total of six batches of recalls, and the models cover domestic and imported series, with a cumulative recall of more than 100,000 vehicles.
The recall involved three models of imported AMG GT, imported S-Class and domestic C-class, with a total of 31 recalls. Imported AMG GT front wheel speed sensor wiring harness defects, imported S-class thrust arm bracket welding defects, domestic C-class rear brake caliper bolts and bracket safety hazards.
Although the number of Mercedes-Benz series models recalled is small, many problems that occur frequently can reflect the problems in the manufacturing process and quality management of its models. Therefore, do not be obsessed with luxury brands, there are also many "defects". Due to the problem of brake fluid storage tank lid, Ferrari recalled 2222 imported 458, 488.
Since the beginning of this year, luxury brands such as Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche have issued recall plans. In recent years, as car sales have grown, the number and frequency of recalls have increased, and many of them involve manufacturing process issues, essentially management and cost issues.
Automobile manufacturing from parts to vehicles, involving many process links, any link of negligence, will leave more or less large or small safety hazards. Many car companies choose the parts supply chain, but the defects caused by the lack of strict control of the quality of the manufacturing process and the low degree of management refinement occur frequently.
From supply chain cuts to frequent problems in the manufacturing process of parts and components, car companies should learn lessons to strengthen supervision and management, and learn from them.