More than 5 Thousand Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max Recall due to Brake Problems

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max. (Photo: Chery Indonesia)

Chery announced a recall of 5,556 units of the Tiggo 8 Pro Max SUV model year 2023 to 2026 in Australia. This step was taken following the discovery of a potential problem with the brake lines that can rub against the engine, which is at risk of damage.

This was revealed in a recall notice submitted to the Department of Infrastructure. The Chinese manufacturer also warned that the condition could seriously affect driving safety.

"Due to production defects, the brake pipe can rub against the engine and become damaged. This can cause brake fluid leaks, resulting in reduced braking performance," said Chery, quoted from Drive, Tuesday, June 30.

"Decreases in braking performance can increase the risk of accidents, causing injury or death to vehicle passengers and other road users," he added.

Chery stated that affected vehicle owners will be contacted in writing by Chery Motors Australia Pty Ltd. Furthermore, consumers are asked to schedule a visit to the nearest authorized dealer to undergo a vehicle inspection and repair at no cost.

For information, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is equipped with a braking system in the form of ventilated discs on the front wheels and disc brakes on the rear wheels. This SUV has also been equipped with various safety technologies, such as ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), BA (Brake Assist), and ESP (Electronic Stability Program).

Not only that, other safety support features are also available, ranging from HHC (Hill Hold Control), HDC (Hill Descent Control), to AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) which is part of the ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) technology package.