BAIC is to Recall 1163 Units Saab X65 of 2015

SHANGHAI April 19th, 2017 Gasgoo – It was reported that, BAIC(Guangzhou) Motor Company Limited has decided to recall part of the 2015 Saab X65 produced from June 3rd, 2015 to January 8th, 2016 for a total of 1163 units since April 21st, 2017 according to the requirement of Regulations on Administration for the Recalling of Defect Auto Products. It has already put it on record for AQSIQ.

Reasons for Recalls

Because the press-fitting technology for the valve oil seal of engine cylinder heads was modified, the valve oil seal may not be closed tightly and there may be carbon deposition around the valve stem, which would leading to occasional shake of the engine, have its dynamic performance declined and even cause damage of engine cylinder heads in extreme conditions, leaving a potential safety hazard. BAIC (Guangzhou) Motor Company Limited is to change engine cylinder heads assembly for recalled vehicles freely to remove the safety hazard.

Measures

At present, BAIC (Guangzhou) Motor Company Limited has empowered BAIC Motor to implement the recall. BAIC Motor will inform its users on its website and by authorized dealers throughout the country with registered letters or phone calls and drivers can detect and change their cars freely in service shops. Users can also call customer service hotline of BAIC by dialing 400-810-8100 and service hotline of local authorized dealers of BAIC for detail information.