OMODA 5 brake-fluid leakage: check the pipe union identified in the recall

OMODA 5 brake-fluid leakage: check the pipe union identified in the recall

If brake-fluid seepage is found around an OMODA 5 brake-pipe union, do not treat it simply as low fluid. An Australian recall concerns insufficient tightening of the union-securing bolt. Establishing this condition helps determine where repair is needed and whether parts are required.

Vehicles covered by this recall

The market is Australia only. The notice gives a scope of 2022—2023 OMODA 5, BX and EX versions. The recall identifier is REC-005891, campaign identifier RCB-2401, and original publication date Feb 8, 2024.

VIN scope uses a vehicle-by-vehicle list: only vehicles in the [official complete REC-005891 VIN list][VIN] are included. The notice lists 5,901 vehicles; sharing the same year and model does not establish inclusion. [Recall notice][S02]

Identify the union-fastening problem

The notice describes a sequence in which the bolt securing the brake-pipe union may be insufficiently tightened, allowing brake-fluid leakage and reduced braking performance. [Defect explanation][S02]

A job sheet that records only a fluid top-up has not explained why the union leaks. Adding fluid does not change bolt tightness, and new brake pads cannot replace inspection of this connection. Buyers should ask the repairer to identify the leak location before ordering friction components based on a general report of poor braking.

Inspecting a union does not mean replacing the whole system

The action requires an authorised distributor to inspect the union bolt and correct it as necessary. It does not publish a requirement for complete brake-pipe replacement on every vehicle. [Remedy][S02] Replacement scope should match inspection findings. If a pipe or another assembly is proposed, the repairer should explain its actual damage.

Leakage or abnormal braking requires prompt repair contact rather than repeated topping up and continued observation. Vehicles on the list should first follow the notice and contact an authorised Chery Australia distributor for recall inspection.

Verification and parts enquiry

This article explains only the Australian action and is not extended to other markets. No public data were available for specific tightening torque, OE numbers or a component list. [To be verified] For selection or interchangeability, check the VIN and local factory parts catalogue, and have the authorised organisation confirm whether the recall has been completed.

For ordinary brake-line parts, use the parts enquiry page. Recall treatment should use the official channel described above.

[S02]: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-005891
[VIN]: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/sites/default/files/recall-files/REC-005891-VIN-List-1.csv