Chery South Africa is recalling nationwide 23 667 Chery and Omoda vehicles due to possible defects in the rear axle or front brake line, according to a notice issued by the National Consumer Commission (NCC) on Tuesday. The recall affects certain Chery Tiggo 4, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 and Omoda C5 models.
Phetho Ntaba, spokesperson for the NCC, says according to Chery, welding defects in the rear axle housing of the Tiggo 4 and Omoda C5 could cause the rear axle to come loose and the rear suspension to fail. In the Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0, the front brake line can rub against the turbocharger. This could cause brake fluid to leak, reduce braking performance and extend the vehicle's braking distance.
| Model | Number of vehicles | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Chery Tiggo 4 | 17 508 | Offered for sale from 17 October 2023 to 27 March 2024 |
| Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 | 3 474 | Manufactured from 20 May 2026 |
| Omoda C5 | 2 685 | Offered for sale from February 2023 to July 2026 |
Owners of these vehicles can check their vehicle identification number (VIN) on Chery's website to see if the recall affects their vehicle. They can contact an authorised dealer for an inspection and any necessary repair work. If the vehicle is unsafe to drive, the dealer or Chery's contact point can arrange for it to be towed.
Any repair work in terms of the recall will be done at no cost. Enquiries can be directed to [email protected] Hardin Ratshisusu, acting commissioner of the NCC, says a separate investigation that began in October is ongoing. It concerns allegations that Chery recalled certain vehicles without notifying the commission.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
