Chery OMODA 5 is on the Agenda with Rear Axle Breakage

In a new incident in Malaysia, the rear axle of a Chery OMODA 5 model vehicle broke and the tires were completely separated from the body. Surprising photos appearing on social media once again fueled safety debates in the automobile world.

Although an official accident report has not been published yet, experts believe that this situation may have been caused by a hard blow from the side. The Chery OMODA 5 model had previously come to the fore with similar technical problems, and this caused concern among users. This latest incident has deepened the questions about the structural integrity and production standards of the vehicle.

A Major Recall Has Been Launched in the Past

This is not the first time the Chery brand has encountered such a technical problem with the OMODA 5 model. In early 2024, a large-scale recall operation was carried out in the Malaysian market after rear axle connections broke while driving. In this process, in which a total of 600 vehicles were affected, Chery officials examined the situation in detail. As a result of the technical analysis, it was determined that the main source of the problem was the parts supplier.

It was determined that a calibration error occurred in the automatic welding machines on the production line of the supplier in question. This error caused the rear axle arm to not be fully welded to the metal body in some vehicles. This serious production defect was recorded as a risk factor that directly affected the vehicle's handling and safety.

Production Standards and Quality Control Processes Are Examined

It has not yet been confirmed by official authorities whether the latest incident is related to this welding error detected in the past. However, in the automotive world, such structural breaks generally indicate material fatigue or assembly errors during the production phase. Chery announced that it will conduct a transparent investigation process on the issue in order to protect its image in the Malaysian market and renew customer confidence.

Automobile users state that production standards need to be more strictly controlled, especially in models that have become popular around the world, such as OMODA 5. Such malfunctions that occur in the basic running parts of a vehicle, such as the rear axle, can lead not only to material damage, but also to serious traffic accidents and loss of life. It remains a matter of curiosity whether Chery will increase its supply chain inspections after these cases.