Sri Lankan consumers have raised concerns about the safety of OMODA vehicles after 02 incidents involving the rear axle of the OMODA 5, a model imported and sold by Hayleys Mobility, were reported in Malaysia within 02 years.The first incident was reported in Malaysia in April 2024.Following an incident in which the axle of a Chery-manufactured OMODA 5 became detached in Malaysia in April 2024, safety measures were taken involving around 600 vehicles.At the time, the manufacturer identified a defective welding process as the cause of the incident.

The second incident was also reported in Malaysia.The Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has now taken steps to temporarily suspend Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) for the relevant OMODA 5 models and halt new registrations.In addition, a technical inspection and an audit of the manufacturing process have been ordered.Meanwhile, Chery Auto Malaysia has announced an inspection program covering 8,878 OMODA 5 C and H variants, with necessary parts to be replaced free of ch