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Volkswagen to recall 1,993 vehicles in China

Xinhua, January 31, 2017 Adjust font size:

Volkswagen China will recall 1,993 vehicles in Chinese mainland due to defective body control modules (BCM), according to the country's top quality watchdog.

The recall, set to begin on Feb. 20, affects 1,476 imported 2016 Magotan travel series manufactured between Feb. 9, 2016 and May 30, 2016,and 517 imported 2016 Magotan four-wheel drive series manufactured between Feb. 9, 2016 and June 2, 2016, according to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.

The defective BCM of affected vehicles might cause the dysfunction of car lamps when driving, posing safety risks, said the statement.

Volkswagen China promised to check all the affected vehicles and replace the defective parts free of charge. Endit