Chery recalls selected Tiggo 4 Pro and Omoda C5 models in South Africa over rear axle check
Chery Group South Africa has announced a precautionary recall covering 20 193 vehicles: 17 508 Tiggo 4 Pro units and 2 685 Omoda C5 models built between 6 June 2022 and 31 December 2023. The campaign aims to inspect rear axles and replace them as needed.
The issue concerns a possible manufacturing flaw in the weld joining the rear axle trailing arm and sleeve on some cars. In rare and extreme cases, the weld could fail and separate, affecting wheel control and raising the risk of a crash. Chery stresses that being included does not mean every vehicle has a faulty axle. The recall casts a wide net, covering any car that may have received an axle from the affected batch.
Affected models are no longer in production, and the current Tiggo 4 Pro and Omoda C5 on sale in South Africa are not part of this batch.
Owners can check whether their car is included by entering its VIN in the recall checker on the Chery South Africa Owners Area at chery.co.za/owners-area. Omoda owners can use the Omoda VIN checker at omoda.co.za/owners/active-care. Vehicles flagged as potentially affected will receive a message advising them to contact or visit their nearest authorised dealer to book an inspection.
Inspections will be carried out by authorised dealers, and where necessary, the complete rear axle will be replaced. Chery says replacement parts are available locally and repairs will be prioritised. All inspections and related repairs are free of charge.
Owners who need more information can contact their nearest authorised Chery or Omoda dealer, or visit the Chery South Africa Owners Area.
