Father Demands Immediate Recall of 'Temu Range Rover' After Dangerous Breakdown
A father is urgently calling for the recall of vehicles dubbed the 'Temu Range Rover' after his brand-new car broke down catastrophically on a busy road just two weeks after purchase. Alan Lee, a 37-year-old operations head from Birmingham, purchased a Jaecoo 7 PHEX Luxury on March 18, 2026, attracted by its affordable £35,000 price tag and positive online reviews.
From Flickering Lights to Complete Failure
Within days of collecting the vehicle, Alan noticed unsettling issues, including headlights that flickered inexplicably when turning corners. However, the situation escalated dramatically on April 2, 2026, while he was driving his four-year-old son to nursery. On a 60mph A road, the car suddenly and completely shut down as he approached a roundabout.
"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."
Safety Concerns and Government Recall Background
The incident forced Alan to call 999, with police closing the lane and towing the vehicle to a recovery compound, where it remains. This breakdown occurs against a backdrop of existing safety concerns for Jaecoo models. Earlier this year, the UK Government recalled approximately 7,500 Jaecoo 7 (ICE/petrol) models due to a defective ECU wiring harness clip that could cause unexpected stalling.
Alan is now demanding that his specific Jaecoo 7 PHEX Luxury model also be recalled, arguing such vehicles are "not fit for the road." He stated, "I am a real-life example of how they do not care about their customers. It is a Temu Range Rover; people need to be aware of what is happening with these cars. I think there needs to be more regulation and checks on these new cars."
Customer Frustration and Company Response
Alan, who previously drove a Volkswagen Tiguan, was swayed to purchase the Jaecoo after reading it was the UK's best-selling car in November. He described being an early adopter drawn by the tech features at a competitive price point. However, his experience has turned into a nightmare of unresolved issues.
Despite contacting Jaecoo, who promised to resolve the matter and offered a courtesy vehicle, Alan claims he has yet to receive it. "I called Jaecoo to tell them I need a courtesy car, and I still don't have one," he said. "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."
In response, a spokesperson for Jaecoo stated that the company takes aftersales service seriously and has provided a courtesy car, with the customer kept updated via the involved leasing or finance company.
This case highlights growing concerns about vehicle safety and consumer protection in the automotive market, particularly for new models entering the UK with aggressive pricing strategies.
