Chery Auto Malaysia made a statement after a Tiggo Cross was involved in a collision on 7 November.
The first collision and suspension
An Omoda 5 vehicle was first involved in a collision on October 6. The vehicle involved lost its entire rear suspension assembly with both hind wheels attached. Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) responded to the incident by temporarily suspending vehicle type approval for the Omoda 5.
The JPJ launched a technical investigation and audit of the model’s production and assembly process, as well as its component suppliers.
Vehicle type approval is the process Malaysia’s Road Transport Department uses to assess new vehicle models before allowing registration.
Chery Auto Malaysia then recalled C and H variants of its Omoda 5 model a few days later. For its recall, the company offered customers “comprehensive vehicle inspections and any necessary follow-up actions,” including free replacements of related parts.
Tiggo Cross crash
Another Chery vehicle, a Tiggo Cross model, was also involved in a collision on 7 November. The Tiggo Cross collided with a Perodua Myvi on an expressway, resulting in the detachment of a wheel.
Pictures of the damaged Tiggo Cross surfaced online, prompting Chery Auto Malaysia to release a statement.
“We wish to clarify that the damage to the front bumper and detachment of the wheel were a result of the accident and not due to a failure of the vehicle’s component parts,” the company said.
Chery clarified that its team is in contact with the owner of the Tiggo Cross and providing assistance. The company also asked the public to avoid sharing unverified information.
Though Chery released this statement, it did not clarify or disclose details of the collision and investigation results from authorities.
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