时报观察 打破“零召回” 造车新势力应以担当赢取信任

Core Insights - The record of "zero recalls" among new car manufacturers has been broken, with Li Auto announcing a recall of 11,411 units of the Li MEGA 2024 model due to insufficient coolant corrosion resistance, posing safety risks [1] - In 2024, China implemented 233 vehicle recalls involving 11.237 million vehicles, a 67% year-on-year increase, with 89 recalls for new energy vehicles affecting 4.491 million units, marking a 180.1% increase [1] - The shift towards recalls among new car manufacturers indicates a move away from "invisible handling" of defects, driven by stricter regulations and increasing sales [1] Industry Trends - The trend of collective recalls among new car manufacturers is emerging, as seen with Xiaomi recalling 116,900 units of the SU7 standard version and XPeng recalling 47,490 units of the P7+ due to safety concerns [2] - New car manufacturers are encouraged to abandon the pursuit of a "zero recall" image and adopt a more transparent approach to recalls, similar to established European and American car companies [2] - Emphasizing recalls as a new starting point for reducing safety risks can help build long-term consumer trust, especially as market dynamics change [2]