One of the reasons why the auto market recalled a new high penalty last year

The automobile quality problem is a key topic that has been accompanied by the development of the automobile market for a long time. With the further development of the domestic auto market consumer market and the improvement of the country’s automobile industry-related policies, the recall of automobiles has become the norm, and is gradually recognized by consumers. From the past derogatory to the present The change in the sense of righteousness and sympathy has been attributed to the responsible performance of auto companies (compared with those auto manufacturers who have quality problems but do not voluntarily recall them). This is an extremely abnormal phenomenon.

Since China implemented the car recall system in 2004, the number and frequency of car recalls in China have been on an upward trend, accumulatively recalling nearly 6.2 million defective cars. Recalling the recall of domestic cars in 2011, a total of 82 car recalls were implemented, and the total number of vehicles recalled exceeded 1.8 million for the first time, the highest in years.

2011 Vehicle Recall List

Source: Bayesian (Beijing) Information Consulting Co., Ltd. The top five cars recalled in 2011 were: Guangqi Honda, Shanghai GM, Changan Ford Mazda, Beijing Hyundai and Shenlong Automobile Co., Ltd. Guangzhou Automobile Honda recalled 1.139905 million vehicles, Shanghai General Motors recalled 246.68 million vehicles, Changan Ford Mazda Motor recalled 88.082 million vehicles, Beijing Hyundai recalled 72.868 million vehicles, and Shenlong Automobile recalled 63.491 million vehicles.

Among them, in August 2011, GAC Honda had recalled some of the Accord, Odyssey and Si Platinum cars due to defects in the power transmission system, which totaled more than 750,000 vehicles, making it the largest domestic recall recall to date.

Shanghai General Motor Co., Ltd. may be disconnected due to the fuel pipe of the engine of the vehicle under extreme conditions, causing fuel leakage and causing the vehicle to stall or fail to start. If there is an external open flame, there is a hidden danger of fire. 133,074 new Regal 2.0L, 2.4L and 99,857 new Lacrosse 2.4L were recalled.

Changan Ford's partial air conditioning auxiliary heater power cord may interfere with the air filter bracket, causing the power cord insulation material to wear out and short circuit, so that the power cord heat, smoke. Recalling 6,599 Mondeo - winning. In addition, the vehicle headlamp cleaning pump may interfere with the signal of the cleaning liquid level sensor. When the cleaning liquid level is lower than the set value, the driver cannot obtain the cleaning liquid from the DIM (Driver Information System). The information and timely addition of cleaning fluid. 942 domestic Volvo S40s, 3034 Volvo XC60s, and 84 Volvo C70s were recalled.

The recall system needs to be further improved. In view of the recall situation in recent years, the recall of the auto market has gradually increased, and the domestic auto market demand has soared. Since it became the world's largest sales nation in 2009, it has been lingering for three consecutive years. Although the domestic automobile market recall system has been continuously improved, the current recall situation is only a form and does not bring much pressure to the manufacturers. Bayes thinks that the recall should not only exist in one form but, more importantly, be responsible to the Chinese consumers. The recall system needs to be improved.

The scope of the recall is too narrow In the developed countries, the scope of car defect recalls is very wide, including not only autos, but also auto parts, auto forums, and child seats. In China, the recall involved only relates to the vehicle, which is not perfect compared to the developed countries.

Penalty mechanism is not sound enough for China's "Defective Automobile Product Recall Management Regulations" in which "Manufacturers are aware of defects and fail to take active recall action, or the manufacturer intentionally conceals product defects or handles product defects improperly", only The stipulation that “the competent authority shall require the manufacturer to recall defective automotive products in accordance with the requirements of the recall procedure” does not provide for the corresponding penalties. Therefore, even if the manufacturer finds that the product defect is concealed or not reported, the competent authority There is also no corresponding basis for punishment.

Excessive Punishment The maximum fine imposed by China's "Regulations on Recalling Defective Automobile Products" is only RMB 30,000, which is less than the value of a key component of a car. Even if the maximum amount of fines is imposed, the manufacturer still fails to implement the recall in accordance with the regulations. According to the provisions of the "Administrative Punishment Law" of the People's Republic of China, the competent department imposes a penalty of 3% per day and a fine of only 900 yuan a day. This is not a legal deterrence at all for carmakers.

At present, there is a gap between China's legal system for defective vehicle recalls and the legislation of defective cars recalled by foreign developed countries. This has led to the recall of domestic auto companies still in a passive phase. Not only has recalls been delayed, but also the economy proposed by domestic consumers. The compensation requirement is also indifferent. Therefore, it is urgent to improve our country’s defective vehicle recall system.