Volkswagen AG says it is recalling more than
384,000 vehicles in China to correct a problem with gearboxes.
Wednesday's announcement follows a report last week by
Chinese state television that claimed the German automaker was selling cars
with substandard gearbox systems, causing unspecified problems for some
drivers.
Volkswagen said that in isolated cases problems with
direct-shift gearboxes might cause a power interruption, but it said drivers
could remain in control and maneuver to a stop.
China is Volkswagen's biggest market. The recall
comes at a time of widespread anxiety in China over product safety following a
series of scandals over fake or tainted food, milk powder, medicines and other
goods.
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