Chery recalls 23,000 vehicles in South Africa over safety defects
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on SABC News and Sowetan
South Africa’s National Consumer Commission has announced the recall of more than 23,000 Chery and Omoda vehicles in South Africa over safety defects affecting the rear axle and braking system. The Tiggo 4, Omoda C5 and Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 models are concerned, and owners can check their VIN on Chery’s website, according to SABC News.
The defects in the rear axle can cause the axle to come loose and the rear suspension to collapse, while on the Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0, the front brake line can touch the turbocharger assembly, causing wear and a brake fluid leak that may reduce braking capacity. According to the supplier, 17,508 Tiggo 4 vehicles concerned were made available for sale between 17 October 2023 and 27 March 2024, 3,474 Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 vehicles manufactured from 20 May 2026 onwards, and 2,685 Omoda C5 vehicles made available for sale between February 2023 and July 2026.
Owners are urged to contact an authorised Chery dealer for a free inspection and repairs. Vehicles judged unsafe to drive can be towed on request from the dealership or Chery’s contact centre. The NCC also opened an investigation into Chery in October 2026, which is still ongoing, over suspicions that recalls were carried out without informing it.
