«Economy»: 99.8% of the recalls are related to safety

25.9 thousand defective cars recalled within 3 months

The Ministry of Economy is developing an electronic program for summonses.

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The Ministry of Economy reported that 25,971 thousand defective cars were withdrawn from the state's markets during the first quarter of this year.

In a report on vehicle recalls and recalls during the first quarter of 2021, the ministry indicated that 25,925 vehicles were recalled for safety reasons, representing 99.8% of the total vehicle recalls, while 46 vehicles were withdrawn in normal service campaigns, which do not affect safety.

biggest sectors

The ministry added that the automotive sector is one of the largest sectors witnessing recalls, explaining that if it is proven that there is a recall of any commodity, the manufacturer bears all the costs involved in the recall.

She pointed out that the recalls for airbags are one of the most serious defects in the recalled vehicles, which requires the consumer to respond quickly to vehicle recall campaigns by car agencies in order to preserve consumer safety and the safety of road users.

It indicated that the recall is a process of withdrawing the defective or dangerous commodity through the supplier, the concerned authority, or the relevant authority in the country, the country of origin, or any other country.

to caution

The Ministry called on the owners of cars covered by recall operations in the country to exercise caution, and to immediately review the relevant agencies in the country to verify the safety of the vehicles, and to take the necessary measures that are applied in cases of recall in the event that the cars are covered by the recall operations, in order to ensure the safety of consumers and protect them from any damages. .

electronic program

And the Department of Competition and Consumer Protection in the Ministry of Economy, stated to «Emirates Today», that it is developing an electronic program for recall operations, and accomplishing the smart transformation of the recall process, through direct linking with companies in the local market, and improving the terms of the recall, to enhance the protection of consumers from any Damages they may face as a result of these operations.

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Finally, the Ministry of Economy revealed that 11,180 vehicles were recalled and recalled in the UAE during the months of August, September and October of this year, due to problems and defects in the airbags in those cars.

• Recall of 46 cars in normal service campaigns that do not affect safety.

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