Huawei-Linked Luxury MPV Under Fire After Brake Brackets Break in Tests
A component supporting the brake pedal snapped during an emergency stop at 100 km/h. The failure was not limited to a single vehicle: the same component broke in all three vehicles used in the tests, raising concerns about a possible design flaw.Dongchedi, a Chinese automotive information platform,
An emergency stop test involving the Maextro V800, a luxury multipurpose vehicle jointly developed by Huawei and JAC, revealed a potential design flaw. The component supporting the brake pedal snapped during the tests, occurring not just in one vehicle but in all three used for the experiment. Dongchedi, a Chinese automotive information platform, documented the brake pedal support bracket breaking on the first vehicle during its third emergency braking attempt.
Subsequent vehicles faced the same issue, with the second vehicle experiencing the failure on its fourth attempt. To eliminate the chance of an isolated defect, a third brand-new vehicle was added to the tests, and the bracket broke in the same manner on its second attempt. The broken bracket allowed for an inability to brake normally, drastically increasing the stopping distance from around 38 meters to approximately 140 meters.
This increase could pose significant safety concerns in real-world driving conditions. The Maextro V800, priced between 766,000 yuan to 1.016 million yuan, has been marketed on the strength of Huawei's advanced driver-assistance systems and premium features. The test results have raised questions about the model's safety and could potentially harm the brand's reputation.
While the results indicate a possible design defect, further independent investigation would be needed to establish the cause conclusively.
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