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2025
10 commercial vehicle makers recall 1,675 vehicles over safety standard defects
The State Administration for Market Regulation launched defect investigations into 10 commercial vehicle manufacturers and urged recalls, involving 56 models and 1,675 vehicles in total. The companies involved include Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle, Foton, Jiefang, JAC and Sinotruk affiliates; the defects include noncompliant protective devices, roof bars, reflective markings and departure reminders. The figures are the combined total for all companies. Status: official recall. Entities involved: Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd., BAIC Foton Motor Co., Ltd., FAW Jiefang Automotive Co., Ltd., FAW Jiefang Qingdao Automobile Co., Ltd., Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd., Sinotruk Jinan Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. and Sinotruk Jinan Truck Co., Ltd.
2025
SAMR urges recall of commercial vehicles failing mandatory safety standards
The State Administration for Market Regulation launched a defect investigation into 10 commercial vehicle companies, including FAW Jiefang Automotive Co., Ltd. and FAW Jiefang Qingdao Automotive Co., Ltd. Some stake-bed trucks and box trucks they produced in 2023–2024 had problems such as substandard spacing of reflective markings, side or rear protective device installation dimensions not meeting national standards, and roof bars, and may fail to provide protection in a collision. FAW Jiefang filed multiple recall plans to inspect and replace reflective markings and protective devices free of charge.