Malaysia Halts Chery Omoda 5 Sales Over Rear Axle Detachment Issues
Translated & summarized from Calcalist by baba
Malaysian regulators have suspended sales of the Chery Omoda 5 after multiple incidents of rear axle detachment. Chery's global chairman, Yin Tongyue, apologized and called for a long-term, respectful approach to foreign market expansion. The company will recall 8,878 vehicles in Malaysia due to the safety defect.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Malaysia halted Chery Omoda 5 sales due to rear axle detachment incidents.
- Chery Chairman Yin Tongyue publicly apologized for the safety issue.
- A recall of 8,878 Omoda 5 vehicles has been ordered in Malaysia.
- The defect involves the rear axle assembly detaching from the vehicle.
- The issue affects a Malaysian-specific version of the Omoda 5 model.
Malaysian regulators have ordered an immediate halt to the sale of the Chery Omoda 5 model in the country due to serious safety concerns. The issue involves cases where the entire rear axle assembly, including the wheels and braking system, has detached from the vehicle while in motion. The affected model, known as the Chery FX in Israel, is a locally configured version for the Malaysian market with a different rear suspension than models exported elsewhere. Reports indicate that the first instances of rear axle detachment were discovered in 2024. Chery initially issued a recall for the Malaysian market to address the problem. However, another incident occurred in October where an Omoda 5's rear suspension detached during public road travel, prompting the Malaysian regulator's unusual decision to suspend sales. The Malaysian regulator has now mandated a recall of 8,878 vehicles.
In response, Yin Tongyue, Chairman of Chery, issued a public apology to the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce. He urged Chinese automakers to approach expansion into foreign markets with humility and a long-term perspective, emphasizing that the goal is to establish roots rather than seek quick profits. Tongyue stressed the importance of respecting local regulations and laws when expanding overseas. This statement comes as Chinese automakers face a saturated domestic market, driving them to seek growth and profitability in international markets. This global expansion has drawn criticism from regulators and consumer groups regarding potential corner-cutting in quality control processes.