Chery Auto (HKEX: 9973) is recalling 23,667 vehicles in South Africa over potential rear-axle welding and brake-pipe defects, following recalls announced in China and Malaysia.

South Africa's National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced the recall in a statement on Tuesday, and disclosed a separate investigation into Chery's recall reporting.

The NCC launched the investigation in October over allegations that Chery had recalled certain vehicles without notifying the regulator, acting commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu said. The investigation remains ongoing.

The Tiggo 4 accounts for the largest share of the recall, with 17,508 vehicles affected. These vehicles were made available for sale nationwide between October 17, 2023, and March 27, 2024.

According to information Chery provided to the NCC, the vehicles may have welding irregularities at the rear axle sleeve, potentially causing the rear axle to dislodge and the rear suspension to collapse.

Another 2,685 Omoda C5 vehicles are being recalled over potential welding defects at the rear axle sleeve, posing similar risks of rear-axle detachment and rear-suspension collapse.

The affected Omoda C5 vehicles were made available for sale nationwide between February 2023 and July 2026.

The recall also covers 3,474 Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0 vehicles manufactured from May 20, 2026, onwards. Their front brake pipes may come into contact with the turbocharger assembly, causing wear and potential brake-fluid leakage.

This could reduce braking performance and increase stopping distances, potentially resulting in a collision, serious injury or death, the NCC said.

The recall is a voluntary, precautionary measure, and not every vehicle included has a defect, Verene Petersen, group communications manager for Chery South Africa, said, according to Bloomberg .

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