Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Three-wheel motorcycles sold with China III engines but China IV certificates; over-standard vehicles sold illegally
A 2019 media investigation alleged that Zongshen three-wheel motorcycles sold China III carburetor vehicles using China IV certificates, involving an amount that may exceed 600 million yuan. In March 2021, Beijing News reported that Jiangsu Zongshen was suspected of selling banned vehicles, including overlong and overweight models, with fake certificates; multiple Xuzhou departments set up an investigation team, and the company involved suspended production. No public final penalty result has been seen.
2018
Zongshen Piaggio recalls charging connectors for electric tricycles
Zongshen Piaggio filed a recall of charging connectors for 23 BYQ800DQZ electric tricycles. A specific incorrect connection method may damage the vehicle's charging and circuit systems; the company will replace the connectors with compliant ones free of charge for affected customers. Status: official recall announcement. Entity involved: Zongshen Piaggio Motorcycle Co., Ltd. Scope: products of the Zongshen-Piaggio joint venture, not all Zongshen models.