Birmingham Father Demands Recall After SUV Stops Dead at 60mph
A Birmingham father is urgently calling for the recall of his new Jaecoo 7 SUV after it suddenly stopped on a busy 60mph road, flashing every possible warning light. Alan Lee, 37, purchased the vehicle nicknamed the 'Temu Range Rover' for its affordable £35,000 price tag, but now insists these cars are "not fit for the road" following a terrifying incident with his four-year-old son onboard.
The Frightening Moment Everything Went Wrong
Alan Lee was driving his son to nursery on April 2, 2026, when his two-week-old Jaecoo 7 PHEX Luxury SUV "completely stopped" as he entered a roundabout on a 60mph A road. The vehicle, which he bought on March 18 after reading glowing online reviews, suddenly died with all warning lights flashing simultaneously.
"I was on a busy road, and the car just died, completely shut down," Alan recounted. "As I entered the roundabout, it stopped, and I got 20 different warning lights flashing up on the car. It was flashing every error possible. I couldn't go into drive or reverse."
His immediate concern was the safety of himself and his young son. Alan immediately dialled 999, and officers arrived to close off the lane. The vehicle was subsequently towed to a police recovery compound, where it remains to this day.
Warning Signs Ignored Before Catastrophic Failure
Alan had noticed troubling signs within days of purchasing the vehicle. He described how his headlights would flicker whenever he took corners, something he initially dismissed as "weird" but now recognizes as a precursor to the complete system failure.
"For the first time, I noticed the headlights flicker when I turned a corner," Alan said. "I didn't think much of it at the time, but looking back, it was clearly a warning sign that something was seriously wrong with the vehicle's electrical systems."
Previous Recalls and Growing Safety Concerns
Earlier this year, the UK Government recalled approximately 7,500 Jaecoo 7 (ICE/petrol) models due to a faulty ECU (Electronic Control Unit) wiring harness clip that may cause unexpected stalling. These affected models were manufactured between April and December 2025.
Alan is now demanding that his model of Jaecoo 7 be included in any recall, stating: "Some Jaecoo models have already been recalled; clearly, my model and others are not fit for the road. I think there needs to be more regulation and checks on these new cars."
Customer Service Failures and Broken Promises
Despite contacting Jaecoo about the incident, Alan claims the company has failed to provide adequate support. While he was promised a courtesy car, he has yet to receive one, leaving him without transportation for his family's needs.
"I called Jaecoo to tell them I need a courtesy car, and I still don't have one," Alan stated. "I do not want another vehicle from them. I will not be buying from them again. They clearly have no idea what they are selling, more and more of these vehicles are having issues."
Alan, who previously drove a Volkswagen Tiguan before switching to the Jaecoo 7 based on its reputation as the UK's best-selling car in November, now describes himself as "a real-life example of how they do not care about their customers."
Manufacturer's Response and Ongoing Investigation
A spokesperson for Jaecoo responded to the incident, stating: "Jaecoo UK can confirm that it takes aftersales service seriously, and has provided the customer with a Jaecoo courtesy car. It also believes that the customer is kept well updated via the leasing and/or finance company involved."
However, Alan disputes this version of events, maintaining that he has received neither a courtesy car nor adequate communication about resolving the dangerous situation with his vehicle.
The Birmingham father's experience raises serious questions about vehicle safety standards and manufacturer accountability, particularly as more drivers opt for affordable SUVs in the current economic climate.
