Social network was abuzz just recently over a strange event in Johor Bahru, where the rear axle of a Chery Omoda 5 separated while the car was being driven.
The occurrence sent out shockwaves through vehicle circles, with professionals and lovers weighing in on what failed …
Social network was abuzz just recently over an unusual occurrence in Johor Bahru, where the rear axle of a Chery Omoda 5 removed while the car was being driven.
The occurrence sent out shockwaves through vehicle circles, with specialists and lovers weighing in on what failed.
For Chery, the episode has actually shown an unwanted turn of occasions as the Chinese automobile maker continues to take a specific niche in Malaysia with its affordable costs and tech-loaded functions.
While Chery Malaysia has yet to attend to the current occurrence, the Road Transport Department (RTD) has actually chosen to put the brakes on the design by momentarily suspending its car type approval (VTA).
The relocation efficiently stops brand-new registrations of the design up until a technical examination is finished and possible security threats are determined.
The suspension will target the designs and variations possibly included. Chery Malaysia is likewise needed to determine all possibly afflicted lorries utilizing part numbers, production batches, Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) and other pertinent technical specifications.
“A recall must be carried out for all vehicles identified as being at risk for inspection and appropriate corrective action.
“We will also conduct a technical audit of the Chery Omoda 5 production and assembly lines, as well as the relevant axle component suppliers,” RTD director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli (above) was quoted as saying.
He added that the audit would cover compliance, quality control systems, weld joint inspection procedures and the safety standards of the components used.
“The department wants to stress that there will be no compromise on any non-compliance that might jeopardise the security of roadway users.
“Manufacturers are accountable for making sure that every automobile marketed satisfies the recommended security requirements and technical requirements.
“The suspension will just be raised as soon as all restorative and preventive steps have actually been completely executed and RTD has actually offered technical verification that all security threats have actually been sufficiently dealt with,” he included.
Not the very first time
This is not the very first time the Omoda 5 has actually discovered itself in the spotlight for an axle-related problem.
According to popular vehicle site Paul Tan, a comparable event including the very same design took place 2 years earlier, triggering Chery Malaysia to remember 600 systems.
“The carmaker recognized a miscalibrated welding suggestion as the origin, and stated it had actually recognized 60 systems produced on Aug 15, 2023, that had the afflicted parts.
“Just a week later on, axle replacement visits had actually been made with all 60 of those owners, and the case was stated closed in June 2024 – about 3 months from start to complete,” it included.
The site likewise kept in mind that the Omoda 5 has actually because been terminated, having actually been changed in September 2025 by the Chery O5.
The more recent design includes a multi-link rear suspension, rather of the Omoda 5’s torsion beam, and stays on sale.
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