Chery Group South Africa has announced a recall of certain Tiggo 4 Pro and Omoda C5 units over a potential issue with these Chinese crossovers’ respective rear axles…
- Tiggo 4 Pro and C5 recalled in South Africa
- Issue involves potentially defective rear axle
- Recall includes over 20 000 units in Mzansi
Chery Group South Africa has announced what it describes as a “precautionary recall campaign” for certain Tiggo 4 Pro (a model that has since been supplanted by the Tiggo 4 Cross) and Omoda C5 units to “inspect the rear axle and replace it where necessary”.
The announcement comes shortly after Chery initiated a recall of nearly 54 000 units in China for the same “manufacturing issue” with rear axles. This was seemingly prompted by at least two instances in Malaysia (in 2024 and 2026) where the rear axle of affected vehicles completely detached.
According to Chery Group SA, the recall action in South Africa includes 17 508 units of the Tiggo 4 Pro and 2 685 units of the C5, all produced between 6 June 2022 and 31 December 2023. The company says “replacement parts are available in South Africa” and that “repairs will be prioritised”.
“These vehicles are being recalled as a precautionary measure, and inclusion in the campaign does not mean that every vehicle has a defective rear axle. Affected models are no longer being produced, and current models on sale in South Africa are not part of the affected batch of units,” Chery Group SA said in a statement.
“The campaign relates to a rear axle manufacturing issue that may affect the weld between the rear axle trailing arm and sleeve on some vehicles. In extreme and rare circumstances, the weld could fail and separate, which could affect wheel control and increase the risk of an accident,” the statement added.
Chery Group SA further emphasised that “inclusion in the recall does not mean that every vehicle has a defective rear axle”. The Chinese firm’s local division says the campaign “covers vehicles that may have been fitted with an axle from the identified production batch and is being undertaken as a precautionary measure to ensure that all potentially affected vehicles are checked”.
Vehicles included in the campaign will be inspected by one of Chery’s authorised dealers and, “where necessary”, affected units will have the “complete rear axle” replaced “free of charge”. Chery Group SA encouraged owners to check whether their vehicles were included in the campaign by entering their Tiggo 4 Pro’s VIN into the recall checker on Chery’s website or their C5’s VIN into a similar tool on Omoda’s website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Why has Chery Group South Africa issued a recall for the Tiggo 4 Pro and Omoda C5?
A: Chery Group SA initiated a precautionary recall campaign to inspect and potentially replace rear axles on selected vehicles due to a manufacturing defect affecting the weld between the rear axle trailing arm and sleeve, which could compromise wheel control under extreme conditions.
Q: How many vehicles are affected by the Chery and Omoda rear axle recall in South Africa?
A: The South African recall affects a total of 20 193 vehicles produced between 6 June 2022 and 31 December 2023, comprising 17 508 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro units and 2 685 Omoda C5 units.
Q: How can South African Chery and Omoda owners check if their vehicle is recalled?
A: Vehicle owners can verify whether their model is part of the recall batch by entering their VIN into the online recall checker on Chery’s or Omoda’s South African websites. Inspections and complete rear axle replacements are carried out by authorised dealers free of charge.
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Having written about everything from sport and politics to crime, Ryan eventually settled on motoring. For well over 15 years, he's been penning articles – both online and in print – about the broader automotive industry, though he's particularly fascinated by vehicle-sales statistics. A freelance writer and editor, Ryan has owned a 1971 Austin Mini Mk3 for 20-plus years.
