JPJ Suspends Chery OMODA 5 Approvals and New Registrations After Viral Incident

On 6 October, an incident involving a black Chery OMODA 5 went viral online after the vehicle was seen stranded in the middle of a road near AEON Mall Tebrau City, with its rear axle and both rear wheels detached from the body.

Following the incident, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) temporarily suspended the Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) for the affected Chery OMODA 5 model and its variants.

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According to JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, the suspension also includes a halt on new registrations for the affected model and variants until technical investigations are completed and any safety risks have been identified.

“JPJ views seriously the viral incident involving a Chery OMODA 5 in Johor Bahru last week, which raised public concerns over the safety of the vehicle."

"As an initial precaution, JPJ will temporarily suspend the relevant VTA, thereby halting new registrations of the Chery OMODA 5 until technical investigations are completed and safety risks identified,” he said, as reported by Malay Mail.

Chery begins recall campaign

Meanwhile, Chery Auto Malaysia has also issued a statement regarding the viral incident. In a Facebook post, the company said it is working closely with JPJ and will launch a recall campaign for affected OMODA 5 vehicles.

“Chery Auto Malaysia will begin a Recall Campaign for affected OMODA 5 vehicles (C and H variants) to inspect and replace the component where necessary. Customers can verify whether their vehicle is affected by checking the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on our website.”

The company also stated that affected customers will receive comprehensive vehicle inspections, with any necessary follow-up actions, including component replacement, carried out free of charge.

“Chery Auto Malaysia would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused to all our customers. We remain committed to addressing this matter responsibly and ensuring customer safety and confidence,” they added.

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