Chery, Omoda and Tiggo recall over 23,000 vehicles due to safety defects
Chery is recalling over 23,000 vehicles in South Africa, including the Tiggo 4, Omoda C5, and Tiggo 8 Pro Max, due to safety defects involving rear axles and brake pipes. The National Consumer Commission is also investigating the company for potential failures to report previous recalls.
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Large-scale automotive recalls are critical for consumer safety and highlight the regulatory oversight required in the global automotive market.
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro (Image credit: www.chery.co.za)
More than 23,000 Chery, Omoda and Tiggo vehicles are being recalled over safety defects that could cause brake problems or a vehicle's rear suspension to collapse.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) said the recall affects the Chery Tiggo 4, Omoda C5 and Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0.
The NCC said more than 17,000 Tiggo 4 vehicles sold between October 2023 and March 2024 are affected by possible welding defects on the rear axle, which could cause it to dislodge.
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