Comments on: Xpeng reportedly accused of secretly replacing defective parts while avoiding official recall

By: Lawrence

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:46:14 +0000

Yes, there is almost a countless number of Chinese automakers….
But there is no dedicated automotive regulating body in China , like the NHTSA in the US. And..,the car owners voice is very weak.

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By: Lawrence

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:33:00 +0000

By: Joao Paulo

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:12:49 +0000

In reply to Lawrence.

That’s not true.

Mercedes, Vw, etc, are recalling their cars there

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By: Lawrence

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:12:37 +0000

When compared to car business in the U.S. and Europe, we have all noticed the remarkable absence of product recalls in China…, despite the enormous volume of cars produced.
And, this seems to be the case with both legacy and start-up auto maker's vehicles.
On the one hand, it may attest to a system that produces outstanding quality control.
Or… on the other hand, there may be two factors at play:
1. The lack of manufacturer accountability due to current underdeveloped regulations.
2. The weak voice of the complaining customer, in an environment where traditionally:
"The nail that sticks up gets hammered down"
Perhaps the first scenario cited is true, and if so….,
the (global) car buying public is in for a big upgrade in the value for its money.
Now that the overseas market for Chinese cars grows, by leaps and bounds, we will have to wait and see.

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By: Needles Balloon

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:01:55 +0000

This kind of exists in the US (and probably other countries) in the form of Technical Service Bulletins (TSB), which are notifications to service centers about common non-safety vehicle problems or servicing guidance. It's very common for automakers to run a 'Service Campaign' through the TSB system to notify service centers/dealers to replace certain defective parts, sometimes voluntarily and sometimes under threat of a class action lawsuit. Occasionally, they can sneak through a safety related fix in a TSB Service Campaign even though legally they must go through the recall system.

Automakers in the US can only get away with this for small batches of cars or minor safety problems, otherwise the risk of being reported is too high. In China, there's so many automakers, car models, and iterations that it may be difficult for the regulator to keep up.

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By: EV enthusiast

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:37:33 +0000

Because of the cut throat break neck speed competition nature in china, it seems many manufacturers release their products too early prior to satisfying and meeting testing/final product requirements…they better watch out or the goodwill and reputation they hqve built will evaporate faster than they built it!

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By: Joao Paulo

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:22:06 +0000

This thing has ages.

People , whith some reason , want a new complete steering wheel even if theirs shows no problem. There was a defect in the first batch and instead of recalling it they are repairing them.

I don’t know the the gravity of the issue but saying that they are gambling with their lives is purely false. The steering wheel is mechanical and even if there is a eletrical problem you can always react.

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