JLR whistleblower sacked for publishing concerns about VinFast cars

Published On Dec 18, 2024, 1:00 AM

Hazar Denli, a mechanical engineer, claims he was fired from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) after raising significant safety concerns regarding electric vehicles designed by the Tata Group for VinFast. He asserted that unsafe components in the cars' suspension systems posed serious risks, potentially leading to loss of control and accidents. Following his public disclosures about the dangers, including reports of critical crashes and safety defects, Denli faced retaliation from employers, including a termination at JLR and blacklisting from hiring platforms. This situation has drawn attention to the need for stronger whistleblower protections in the UK.