Saudi Arabia recalls 391 Jeep vehicles over tire pressure warning fault
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce recalled 391 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles due to a fault in the tire pressure monitoring system. The recall covers 2024–2026 models. According to the ministry, the fault may prevent warning indicators from appearing when tire pressure drops, increasing the risk of an accident. Owners were urged to check whether their vehicle…
In Kota Baru, a luxurious Jeep Wrangler valued at nearly RM500,000 belonging to a well-known Kelantan businesswoman was among 3,790 high-end vehicles seized by the Road Transport Department as part of Operation Luxury. The senior enforcement director, Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan, revealed that the Jeep was apprehended on September 24 at around 2:50 pm in Jalan Taman Tengku Anis. The vehicle's seizure came after it was discovered to possess an expired motor vehicle license.
The operation, an extension of Operation Luxury initiated last year, aimed to combat serious offenses involving luxury vehicle owners. Between June 2025 and September 26, a total of 3,790 vehicles worth an estimated RM550 million were seized. Of these, 785 were captured between June and December last year, while 3,005 were taken from January to September this year.
Negri Sembilan led the seizure efforts with 469 vehicles, followed by Selangor (410), Kuala Lumpur (382), Johor (367), and Penang (357). Kifli explained that intensified enforcement was prompted by findings of luxury vehicle owners failing to renew their road tax for extended periods, with some citing reluctance due to blacklistings or outstanding summonses. Even lower-income vehicle owners were renewing taxes, while some affluent owners, primarily from the T20 group, had failed to do so.
The seized vehicles ranged from supercars exceeding RM1 million, with the priciest valued at RM8.8 million, to luxury cars worth between RM250,000 and RM1 million, including brands like BMW, Toyota Alphards, and Toyota Vellfires. Over 20% of the 3,790 vehicles were linked to T20 entrepreneurs, including those in cosmetics, trading, and influencing. The department also detected instances of owners using the same registration number for multiple vehicles, leading to additional charges.
Kifli stated that the enforcement action generated approximately RM35 million for the government through summons payments and motor vehicle license-related payments.
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