Major Taiwanese news network Liberty Times Network (LTN) recently reported that Russian regulators just announced they would ban the import and sale of some truck models and chassis from four Chinese automakers – Dongfeng, Foton, FAW and Sitrak – in Russia, arguing that the vehicles were too unsafe and posed a “direct threat” to the health and safety of drivers and pedestrians.
The Russian Federation Ministry of Technology and Metrology (Rosstandart) issued a statement saying the Chinese truck models violated mandatory safety requirements during regulatory inspections. Problems identified by inspectors include poor braking performance, excessive noise while the vehicle was in motion, unclear vehicle controls, and a lack of an emergency call system. In addition, Rosstandart also found a large number of document violations involving the vehicle’s resistance to external electromagnetic wave radiation and electromagnetic compatibility, seat belt anchorage and installation, seats and their fixings and headrests, vehicle anti-theft devices, exhaust emissions, rear and side protection devices, steering control system, front anti-rollover device, the content of harmful substances in the vehicle, and other aspects.
FAW and Dongfeng are China’s major state-owned truck manufacturers.
Source: LTN, August 2, 2025
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