Chery recalls over 50,000 cars in China over rear axle issue

· Automotive & EV · China · Malaysia

Chery is recalling more than 50,000 Omoda and Tiggo 5x cars in China following a similar recall in Malaysia, where it recalled 8,878 Omoda 5 cars last month over a rear axle welding issue. The Chinese recall follows an inspection of same-batch models. Separately, Chery Malaysia said an accident involving a Tiggo Cross on the NKVE highway, in which a wheel detached, was not caused by rear axle component failure. The recalls center on a welding problem in rear axle parts, and the expanded Chinese action broadens the number of vehicles covered.

Why it matters：Recalls cross borders quickly for globalising Chinese brands, and how Chery handles a defect linked to a safety-critical component will shape its reputation in export markets.

Key points

  • Chery recalled 8,878 Omoda 5 cars in Malaysia last month over a rear axle welding issue.
  • The China recall covers over 50,000 Omoda and Tiggo 5x vehicles.
  • Chery Malaysia said a Tiggo Cross accident with a detached wheel was not due to rear axle failure.

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