Can a Recalled Vehicle Be Demanded to Be Replaced with a New One?

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MacElizabeth
07/30/25 3:05am
Generally, a recalled vehicle cannot be demanded to be replaced with a new one. Relevant Regulations: According to the "Regulations on the Recall of Defective Automobile Products," automobile recall refers to the process by which the manufacturer of defective automobile products, following the procedures required by the regulations, chooses to repair, replace, or retrieve the products to eliminate defects that may cause personal injury or property damage. General Situation: Once a product is found to require a recall, the issue can usually be resolved through repair or part replacement, with whole vehicle retrieval being rare. Article 19 of the "Regulations on the Recall of Defective Automobile Products" stipulates that for defective automobile products subject to recall, the manufacturer shall promptly take corrective measures such as repair, replacement, or return to eliminate the defects. The manufacturer shall bear the costs of eliminating the defects and the necessary expenses for transporting the defective automobile products.
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