In Pictures: China Opens Joint Probe Into Maextro V800 Brake Pedal Bracket Failures

The joint investigation follows test footage showing the Maextro V800's brake pedal bracket fracturing under emergency braking.

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Regulators are examining whether the bracket failure poses a broader safety risk across the V800 lineup.

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Maextro has pledged to redesign the component and provide free upgrades to current owners.

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Brake pedal assembly failures have drawn scrutiny from three Chinese government agencies.

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The Huawei-JAC luxury MPV is the flagship model at the center of the probe.

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Owners of the Maextro V800 are expected to receive free replacement parts once the redesign is complete.

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The investigation adds pressure on Maextro as it seeks to establish itself in China's premium EV market.

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Maextro says it is cooperating fully with regulators throughout the joint probe.

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The bracket defect was identified after tests simulated emergency braking conditions.

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