The company said it will change the faulty parts free of cost. Volkswagen recalled 5,906 cars in China due to defective batteries issue, according to IANS agency. The recall will start on Tuesday, the company is going to recall its 2012-2014 Flying Spur models and Continental models which were manufactured between February 2011 and May 2014, cited in a statement by Xinhua. According to General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) statement, the battery nuts of the vehicles affected may become loose while driving and cause safety risks. The company said it will change the faulty parts free of cost.
Volkswagen's woes continue, following the emissions scandal, as it is now having to recall 5,906 vehicles from China over defective batteries, reports the country's quality watchdog today. The affected cars are the 2012-2014 Flying Spur models and Continental models, which have the safety risk of their battery nuts becoming loose whilst driving. Volkswagen's China sales were already declining, prior to the emissions scandal, due to China's slowing economy and an increase in its booming middle classes switching to sport utility vehicles (SUV).