Chery recalls 53 thousand vehicles in China

Chinese manufacturer Chery is calling 53,882 vehicles for service in China due to a possible welding defect detected in the rear axle. This Chery recall decision was announced by the statement of the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) of China. The process will start on November 27.

The decision covers Tiggo 5x and Omoda series vehicles produced between June 6, 2022 and December 31, 2023. This means that only vehicles from a certain production period are affected. Additionally, the number of vehicles covered is quite high.

Why is the Chery recall being carried out?

According to the description, some vehicles may have a weak connection due to problems in the manufacturing process. This connection is located at the weld between the longitudinal control arm and the bushing housing on the rear axle. However, the weld may not have sufficient strength.

In extreme cases, the connection may be lost. Therefore, the driver may lose control of the wheel and the risk of an accident increases.

On the other hand, Chery will check the production date codes on the rear axles of the vehicles in scope free of charge. Rear axles that are found to belong to the defective production group will be replaced free of charge.

The incident in Malaysia was the precursor to the decision

The decision comes after a similar security issue the brand experienced in Malaysia last month. On October 6, the rear axle of a 2023 model Omoda 5 separated while driving in the country. Local regulators subsequently suspended the model's certification and new vehicle registrations.

Chery also initiated a recall for 8,878 Omoda 5s in that country. In its statement on October 11, the company stated that sufficient strength may not have been provided in some welding areas of the rear axle swing arm in the relevant production group. It was also announced that a special risk review was launched for Omoda 5s in China and other markets in the same group.

This is not the first recall for the Omoda 5 in Malaysia due to a rear axle issue. Following a similar incident in April 2024, 600 vehicles were called for inspection. Moreover, research at the time attributed the problem to faulty calibration of the rear axle welding equipment.

Therefore, the process in both countries focuses on the same part. Chery recall in China begins November 27. Covered vehicle owners will not pay for production date code checking and rear axle replacement if necessary.