Ministry of Commerce: Recall of 845 BAIC BJ40 vehicles due to a serious technical defect

As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of drivers and protect consumers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Commerce a new recall campaign involving a number of Chinese-made vehicles, after detecting a technical defect that could affect engine performance and passenger safety.

The Ministry explained in its official statement that it is recalling 845 BAIC BJ40 vehicles , specifically models manufactured between 2021 and 2022. This measure is part of the Ministry's regulatory role to ensure that imported vehicles sold in the Saudi market are free from manufacturing defects that could pose a risk to public safety.

Details of the technical malfunction and potential risks

The ministry revealed the technical reasons that necessitated this action, indicating the possibility of a crack in the coolant expansion tank . This part is vital to the engine cooling system, as any malfunction could lead to a sudden coolant leak.

The danger of this defect lies in the fact that it can cause the engine to overheat, leading to engine stalling while driving. This sudden stop, especially on highways, can significantly increase the likelihood of traffic accidents, necessitating immediate intervention to repair the fault.

Procedures required from vehicle owners

The Ministry of Commerce has urged all owners of the specified BAIC BJ40 models to check if their vehicles are included in the recall campaign. This can be easily done by following these steps:

• Visit the website of the Defective Products Recall Center (Recalls.sa) .
• Enter the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the search box.

If the vehicle is found to be included in the recall, the owner must immediately contact the local dealer in the Kingdom, Petromin Automotive Company , via the unified toll-free number ( 8004420020 ) . An appointment will be scheduled for the necessary inspections, repairs, and replacement of damaged parts free of charge , without any additional costs to the consumer.

The importance of recalls and consumer rights

Recall campaigns are a fundamental part of global and local consumer protection systems. The Kingdom's Defective Product Recall Center plays a pivotal role in monitoring consumer complaints and coordinating with manufacturers and their local agents to ensure that technical defects are addressed.

The Ministry of Commerce system in the Kingdom guarantees the consumer’s right to obtain free repairs for manufacturing defects, and to provide an alternative car if the repair takes a long time, in order to promote the principle of transparency and responsibility in the automotive sector.