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  1. 2026

    Malaysia Road Transport Department suspends Chery OMODA 5 type approval and new vehicle registration

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    On 11 October 2026, Malaysia's Road Transport Department announced the suspension of vehicle type approval and new vehicle registration for the Chery OMODA 5 model. According to the announcement, the suspension remains in effect until a technical investigation is completed and safety risks are confirmed. The notice concerns the model's type approval and the registration of new vehicles, and no further details on the scope or duration of the suspension were provided in the announcement.

    Malaysia's Road Transport Department announced on 11 October 2026 the suspension of vehicle type approval and new vehicle registration for the Chery OMODA 5 model, until a technical investigation is completed and safety risks are confirmed.

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    • 陆交局随后于10月11日宣布,暂停奇瑞 OMODA 5车款车辆类型认证和新车注册,直至完成技术调查和确认安全风险
    • 据报道,一辆奇瑞OMODA 5于10月6日在新山地不佬一带行驶时,后轴突然断裂脱落