China poised to tighten recall rules
China's State Council has published new draft regulations that would require automakers to recall vehicles -- and temporarily halt sales -- if they identify a defect, the state-owned Xinhua news service reported.
The council's Legislative Affairs Office has requested public comment on the rules.
According to Xinhua, the rules also would require automakers to issue recalls promptly, maintain vehicle ownership records for 10 years, and suspend production until the defect is fixed.
The rules also would require the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine -- the watchdog agency that monitors recalls -- to inform the public about recalls.
