Why BMW, Toyota, and Mercedes-Benz recalled 70,000 cars in China
What's the story
BMW, Toyota, and Mercedes-Benz are recalling nearly 70,000 vehicles in China over potential safety hazards.
The move comes as Chinese authorities ramp up safety inspections in the auto industry after a recent deadly accident involving a Xiaomi electric vehicle.
According to the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), BMW's China division will start recalling its cars from June 25.
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BMW and Toyota's recall details
BMW will recall 26,766 locally manufactured vehicles and 80 imported cars over the power connector flaw that could cause a fire.
SAMR revealed the information in an announcement on its official website.
Meanwhile, FAW Toyota, the Japanese automaker's joint venture in China, will also recall 10,892 cars in the country.
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Mercedes-Benz and Genesis's recall
Mercedes-Benz will also start its recall process, calling back 31,874 vehicles, including four imported units.
The move comes to fix fire risks and installation issues concerning the air-conditioning condensate drain line according to SAMR.
Meanwhile, British marque Genesis will recall 181 imported cars over dashboard-related problems.
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Recall numbers surge in China
Notably, the latest round of recalls is nearly 10 times bigger than last month's when 11 car brands recalled a combined 7,200 vehicles.
The surge comes after several measures taken by Beijing to improve vehicle safety standards.
The issue of car safety was a key topic at China's largest auto show held in Shanghai last month.