This is an update about Chery Omoda 5 rear axle has problems and recalls. Chery Malaysia has completed 92% of vehicle inspections for affected customers as of May 24.
“At Chery Malaysia, ensuring your safety is our greatest concern. As of May 24, we have completed 92% of vehicle inspections for affected customers who made appointments at our authorized service centers,” the company said in a post. posted on social media yesterday.
The previous update on this issue was on May 17, when Chery announced that it had contacted all 600 customers affected by the recall. At that time, the test completion rate was 65%. Previously, the car company had successfully contacted 60 customers replaced the rear axle.
No typo there. A total of 60 Omoda 5s in Malaysia were identified as using the affected part, manufactured on August 15, 2023. Chery Malaysia subsequently decided to conduct a wider review and recall the vehicles. There were parts produced between August 14 and 17, a total of 600 units. units.
The root cause of the problem was determined to be due to miscalibration of welding equipment at a supplier. “After a comprehensive investigation, the supplier reported that the problem was due to a facility upgrade, in which the worn welding head of the automatic welding machine was replaced with a new welding head. Chery Auto Malaysia vice president Lee Wen Hsiang said earlier this month that the replacement of the welding head had resulted in miscalibration of the equipment.
Chery has set one up website for owners to check Is their vehicle subject to recall?
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