Chery Malaysia Responds to NKVE Crash After Video Shows Detached SUV Wheels
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — Chery Auto Malaysia has addressed public concerns following a road accident involving one of its vehicles on the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) on November 7.
The company's statement followed the circulation of videos showing a damaged SUV with wheels detached from the vehicle.
Chery maintained that the damage resulted from the accident rather than a failure of vehicle components.
Social media footage raises questions
Automotive publications identified the SUV shown in the footage as a Chery Tiggo Cross.
A Perodua Myvi was also visible at the scene, although the precise circumstances involving the vehicles have not been independently established.
The images show the aftermath of the incident but do not reveal the sequence of events that led to the crash.
Consequently, the footage alone cannot determine whether any mechanical problem occurred before the collision.
Manufacturer denies component failure
In its November 7 statement, Chery Auto Malaysia attributed the vehicle's damaged front bumper and detached wheels to the accident.
The company said it had contacted the affected customer and was providing assistance.
It also urged the public to avoid circulating unverified claims while details remained limited.
The statement represents the manufacturer's account of the incident, rather than an independently verified police finding.
Previous recall draws renewed attention
The incident attracted additional attention following a separate OMODA 5 recall announced in Malaysia in October.
Chery's official recall notice concerned checks and possible replacement of affected components in certain OMODA 5 vehicles.
However, the earlier recall does not establish that the November 7 NKVE accident involved the same technical issue.
The two events should be assessed independently.
Accident investigation details remain limited
As of the publicly available reports reviewed on November 8, the complete accident sequence, any injuries and the conclusions of a police investigation had not been independently confirmed.
Further information from the relevant authorities would be needed before making a definitive assessment of the crash.
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