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Russia suspends sales of several Chinese truck models over safety violations
Russia’s Rosstandart suspended sales of several truck models made by Chinese brands JAC, Dongfeng, Foton and XCMG.
The affected vehicles include heavy, light and medium-duty trucks, as well as truck cranes and some special-purpose vehicles.
Inspectors found failures in brakes, cabin protection and other required standards, including rules on emissions, seat-belt anchors, noise and warning lights.
The agency said the defects could increase the risk of crashes, injuries and deaths for drivers, passengers and others on the road.
The manufacturers told Rosstandart they had stopped selling the affected vehicles and were preparing recall plans for the agency’s approval.
The restrictions may be lifted after the violations are corrected.
Russia’s Rosstandart has suspended sales and circulation of several truck and special-vehicle models after finding safety violations.
The affected trucks include models made by JAC, Dongfeng, Foton and XCMG.
The agency said the vehicles failed requirements covering brakes, emissions, cab protection and other safety features.
Manufacturers told Rosstandart they had suspended sales and were developing recall plans for approval.
The restrictions may be lifted after the violations are corrected.
- Who
- Russia’s Rosstandart and the manufacturers of the affected vehicles.
- What
- Sales and circulation of several truck and special-vehicle models were suspended over safety violations.
- When
- Reported on 12 October 2026; the date the restrictions began is not stated.
- Where
- Russia.
- Why
- Inspections found failures to meet safety requirements, including those for brakes, emissions and cab protection.
Rosstandart
Auto experts
Timing of safety concerns
Rosstandart
Rosstandart cited violations that could lead to crashes, injuries or deaths.
Auto experts
Experts acknowledged quality problems but questioned why concerns arose after the vehicles had been certified.
BFM.ru reported that Rosstandart had suspended sales of several truck models.
Manufacturers notified Rosstandart that sales had been suspended and began developing recall plans for the agency’s approval.
- Affected truck brands
- JAC, Dongfeng, Foton and XCMG
- JAC model
- K7 tractor unit
- Dongfeng model
- DFRZ-35 light truck
- Foton model
- 77N5BJ medium-duty truck
- XCMG models
- XCT50G5-1S and XCA200G7-1S mobile cranes
What people are saying
Brake system failures increase the risk of collisions, visible pollutant emissions threaten people’s health and pollute the environment, and dangerous external protrusions increase the severity of injuries in a collision.
Sources
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