General Motors' (GM) division in China recalled 38,328 Cadillac XTS units after a problem with the cars' braking software was detected, International Business Times reported.
The Shanghai General Motors Co. issued a recall for the Cadillac models manufactured between October 2012 to July of this year.
The issue with the cars was pointed out by a product quality watchdog organization in China. The General Administration Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine noted that the faulty brake control software of the Cadillac sedans could lead to improper acceleration, according to Stockwise Daily.
This is not the first instance when the Chinese organization called on GM's partner regarding the recall of its vehicles.
In June of this year, Shanghai General Motors recalled about 194,107 Buick models that were made in China. According to the watchdog group, the affected vehicles had problems with their headlights.
The organization noted that this is considered as a safety concern as it prevented drivers from turning off the high beam lights. This could affect the vision of the other drivers who are coming from the other direction.
The company's latest recall comes days after its rival Ford issued the same notice. In Ford's announcement, the company recalled 191,770 Ford Focus models that were produced in China, Reuters reported.
According to the notice, the affected vehicles had faulty fuel containers which could lead to leakage and fire risks. The problem was discovered after several owners of the model noticed a leak in their fuel tanks.
The Ford Focus was named as the best-selling compact sedan in China last year with over 403,000 units sold. Despite releasing a top-selling car, Ford's recall of the Focus models can significantly affect the company's standing with consumers.
The General Administration Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine agency is responsible of the recall of over 5.3 million vehicles in China last year. The crackdown on Chinese automakers was the result of the agency's improved investigation process on the companies to ensure the safety of consumers.
