Recalls in the car industry have nearly always existed but in more recent times we have seen an increase in their existence. Many would think that due to the improvement in technology that this would be the reverse however car recalls are on the rise. This is due to the demands on car companies to reduce costs across the manufacturing elements of their business. They do this by creating leaner supply chains and this includes sourcing some parts from a variety of different manufacturers rather than making them in-house themselves. The issue arises if a problem occurs within a new car. The main manufacturer of the car has to figure out the source of the issue and if this issue arises from a part supplied by a third party, delays are practically inevitable.
This info-graphic from Woodstock Motors in the UK aims to break down the whole area of car recalls into a concise graphic with interesting facts and stats in an easy to understand format.
