BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Ford Motor Company (China) has started recalling a total of 44,333 imported Explorer vehicles due to a design problem, according to China's market regulator.
The recall, starting from Aug. 1, involves parts of the imported Explorer vehicles manufactured between Nov. 22, 2012 and Jan. 24, 2017, said a statement on the website of the State Administration for Market Regulation.
Due to the defective design, the steering control capability of the affected vehicles may be reduced when the rear suspension system is functioning under high load, posing safety risks, according to the statement.
The company said it would replace the defective parts free of charge.