Wuhan-based Dongfeng Motor Co has begun a national recall of 5,014 sedans due to suspension flaws. The recalled model of the Sunny model was manufactured between 9 February and 30 September2006, according to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (GAQSIQ).

In the report submitted to the GAQSIQ, Dongfeng promised to repair all defective vehicles to eliminate risks. Its franchised Dongfeng Nissan outlets would notify customers of the recall.

China’s Defective Product of Administration Centre, a branch of the GAQSIQ, received 2,933 auto quality complaints in 2008, a year-on-year increase of 37 per cent. The centre’s information office director Wu Yousheng described the total as large and said quality issues had become a major concern for Chinese consumers.

Changan Ford Mazda Automotive Corporation received the most complaints, 386 in total, followed by 242 for Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor and 235 for Chery Automobile.