Volkswagen (China) Automobile Company recalled some imported cars such as Beetle.

　　CCTV News:According to the website of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, a few days ago, Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd. filed a recall plan with the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, and will recall some imported Beetle and Golf Travel Series cars from February 6, 2017. According to the company’s statistics, there are 49,480 vehicles involved in Chinese mainland. The details are as follows:

　　From July 1, 2012 to August 6, 2015, some imported 2013-2016 Beetle series cars were produced, totaling 44,718 vehicles;

　　During the period from July 1, 2012 to July 6, 2013, some imported 2012-2013 Golf Travel Edition cars, totaling 4,762.

　　Some vehicles within the scope of this recall, due to the deviation in the process of installing the noise filter of the brake booster, may cause the user to light the brake warning light and harden the brake pedal after using the cruise control function for a long time, which will affect the normal braking performance of the vehicle and pose a safety hazard.

　　Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd. will entrust an authorized dealer of Volkswagen brand imported cars to check the vacuum degree of brake booster and upgrade the software for the vehicles within the recalled scope free of charge. If necessary, the brake booster will also be replaced.

　　Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd. advises relevant users to temporarily stop using the cruise control function before the recall. If the above problems are found in the vehicle, you should immediately contact the authorized dealer of Volkswagen imported cars to properly handle the vehicle.

　　Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd. will notify customers by telephone and registered mail. Users can log on to http://vico.vw.com.cn, the official website of Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd., or call the hotline of Volkswagen (China) Sales Co., Ltd. at 400-188-0888 to get relevant information about this recall. Users can also visit the website of the Inspection and Supervision Department of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (jyjgs.aqsiq.gov.cn), the website of the Defective Product Management Center of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (www.dpac.gov.cn) and follow WeChat WeChat official account (AQSIQDPAC) for more information. In addition, you can also call the hotline of the Defective Product Management Center: 010-59799616 or the quality hotline of the local entry-exit inspection and quarantine institution: 12365 (turn to key 2) to reflect the problems in the implementation of the recall or submit defects clues.