THE Road Transport Department (JPJ) has suspended the Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) for the Chery Omoda 5 and halted new registrations following an incident in Johor Bahru last week where the rear axle of the model detached.
JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli stated that the suspension would be implemented in a targeted manner, focusing on the specific Chery Omoda 5 models and variants potentially affected.
He noted that this action serves as a proactive precautionary measure pending the completion of a technical investigation and the identification of any safety risks associated with the vehicle.
"Chery Malaysia is required to identify all potentially affected vehicle units based on component numbers, production batches, chassis numbers, and relevant technical parameters.
"A recall must be carried out for all vehicles identified as being at risk, for the purpose of inspection and appropriate corrective action," he said in a statement today.
Aedy Fadly stated that the department would also conduct a technical audit of the production and assembly processes for the Chery Omoda 5, as well as the supplier of the relevant axle components.
The audit will cover compliance with good manufacturing practices, quality control systems, weld joint inspection procedures, and the safety standards of the components used.
"The JPJ will not compromise on any non-compliance that could jeopardise the safety of road users.
"Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring that every vehicle marketed meets established safety standards and technical requirements," he said.
According to him, the suspension will only be lifted once all corrective and preventive actions have been fully implemented.
It is also subject to technical verification by the JPJ that all safety risks have been adequately addressed.
Earlier, photos and videos of a black Chery Omoda 5 with a damaged rear axle went viral on social media following an incident in Johor Bahru last week.
The footage showed the rear axle, along with both rear wheels, detached from the vehicle's body.
The incident drew attention following a similar occurrence in April 2024, which led to an inspection campaign involving 600 units of the Chery Omoda 5.
At that time, Chery Auto Malaysia identified a calibration issue with welding equipment at the component supplier's facility as the cause of the rear axle failure.
However, there has been no confirmation yet linking the latest incident to the problem identified in 2024. – October 11, 2026
