New XC90 With Faulty Brakes.

tem · May 24th, 2019, 14:33

Today’s Telegraph:

https://i.telegraph.co.uk/money/kati...-brakes-could/

tem.

SwissXC90 · May 24th, 2019, 14:42

Scaremongery.
Classic "what if..."

They could just as well have written:

New car with faulty brakes could have saved me but killed the Prime Minister (if it the brakes had failed and she was in front of me)

New car with faulty brakes could have saved me but killed an entire classroom of school children (if it the brakes had failed and they were in front of me)

New car with faulty brakes could have saved me but killed a cute little pony (if it the brakes had failed and it was in front of me)

You can create any "what if" scenario you like.... but it remains a "what if" if it never happened.

nu11eaf · May 24th, 2019, 15:06

Looked like he managed to pull up and stop to me. May have had more break travel but the car slowed down pulled up ok. I do not think he would have risked driving with no breaks.

Not good that the car passed its inspection and quality checks though. But it may have been working ok at lower speeds or something came adrift later.

Lexman8 · May 24th, 2019, 20:02

An unfortunate incident but mistakes do happen. He doesn't need to lie to his son - perhaps he should've read the manual:

Emergency brake
In an emergency, the parking brake can be
applied when the car is in motion by pulling and
holding up the control. Braking stops when the
control is released.
NOTE
An acoustic signal sounds while emergency
braking is active at high speeds.

EDIT:

Quote from the Telegraph's 'consumer champion':

You have considered taking Volvo to court and it certainly looks like you could have a personal injury case if you did. Given the apparent impact on your vulnerable son’s mental state, there could be a substantial claim.

Don't get me started...
_

itsmitchelltime · May 25th, 2019, 07:59

All these stories have that extra bit of waffle to build it up, cut to the chase and save me the b*******

Also if he gets a Land Rover good luck if he doesn’t expect any faults on it straight out the factory.

Ringthane · May 25th, 2019, 08:29

The whole thing seems a bit odd to me.

If my car developed a brake fault, it wouldn’t occur to me to film a re-enactment, then call the Daily Torygraph.

XC90Mk1 · May 25th, 2019, 08:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissXC90

Scaremongery.
Classic "what if..."

They could just as well have written:

New car with faulty brakes could have saved me but killed the Prime Minister (if it the brakes had failed and she was in front of me)

New car with faulty brakes could have saved me but killed an entire classroom of school children (if it the brakes had failed and they were in front of me)

New car with faulty brakes could have saved me but killed a cute little pony (if it the brakes had failed and it was in front of me)

You can create any "what if" scenario you like.... but it remains a "what if" if it never happened.

That’s a pretty poor attitude. For a brand sold on safety to loose your brakes is scandelous. If the part not fitted at factory is that critical then Volvo should have undertaken a proper review and I would have expected someone to implement a check sheet or WiFi type torque wrench to ensure the prt is fitted to every car.

The 90 in question was built, approved and PDId with non functional brakes.

It’s lucky children or others were not killed when a 1.8t car does not stop. 1000 quid compensation is an insult.

Ringthane · May 25th, 2019, 08:39

Think of the children...

volvocat · May 25th, 2019, 12:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringthane

The whole thing seems a bit odd to me.

If my car developed a brake fault, it wouldn’t occur to me to film a re-enactment, then call the Daily Torygraph.

Agreed - the car seemed to stop reasonably quickly in the clip, and made to look more dramatic by steering through the cones.

Whippy · May 25th, 2019, 13:52

"I want sum componsayshun", it's me Yuman rites innit.

May 24th, 2019, 14:33	#1
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May 24th, 2019, 14:42	#2
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	Scaremongery. Classic "what if..." They could just as well have written: New car with faulty brakes could have saved me but killed the Prime Minister (if it the brakes had failed and she was in front of me) New car with faulty brakes could have saved me but killed an entire classroom of school children (if it the brakes had failed and they were in front of me) New car with faulty brakes could have saved me but killed a cute little pony (if it the brakes had failed and it was in front of me) You can create any "what if" scenario you like.... but it remains a "what if" if it never happened. __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

May 24th, 2019, 15:06	#3
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:54 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Looked like he managed to pull up and stop to me. May have had more break travel but the car slowed down pulled up ok. I do not think he would have risked driving with no breaks. Not good that the car passed its inspection and quality checks though. But it may have been working ok at lower speeds or something came adrift later. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats. Last edited by nu11eaf; May 24th, 2019 at 16:23.

May 24th, 2019, 20:02	#4
Lexman8 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:32 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Yorkshire	An unfortunate incident but mistakes do happen. He doesn't need to lie to his son - perhaps he should've read the manual: Emergency brake In an emergency, the parking brake can be applied when the car is in motion by pulling and holding up the control. Braking stops when the control is released. NOTE An acoustic signal sounds while emergency braking is active at high speeds. EDIT: Quote from the Telegraph's 'consumer champion': You have considered taking Volvo to court and it certainly looks like you could have a personal injury case if you did. Given the apparent impact on your vulnerable son’s mental state, there could be a substantial claim. Don't get me started... _ __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse Momentum: SENSUS, Osmium Grey, Blond, Walnut, Xenium, BLIS + CTA & RCM, Winter Plus, Fuel-fired Heater, Heated Rear Seats, Power Extensions, Tinted Windows Coming soon: XC60 Ultimate Recharge MY24 or 25 or... Last edited by Lexman8; May 24th, 2019 at 20:15.

May 25th, 2019, 07:59	#5
itsmitchelltime VOC Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 05:41 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Berkshire	All these stories have that extra bit of waffle to build it up, cut to the chase and save me the b******* Also if he gets a Land Rover good luck if he doesn’t expect any faults on it straight out the factory. __________________ 2019 XC90 D5 Momentum, BLIS, Xenium, Family Pack, Dark rear tinted windows, Osmium Grey. Soon to be replaced with 2023 XC90 B5P Plus Dark, Dark rear tinted windows, Thunder Grey.

May 25th, 2019, 08:29	#6
Ringthane VOC Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2022 21:01 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pinner	The whole thing seems a bit odd to me. If my car developed a brake fault, it wouldn’t occur to me to film a re-enactment, then call the Daily Torygraph. __________________ XC60 D4 MY19 Inscription Pro, Crystal White, Blond Interior, Xenium, Intellisafe Pro, Family Pack, Dark Tinted and Laminated, Tempa, CarPlay, HUD, Polestar. MY11 D5 AWD R Design Black Saphire "Christmas Tree"

May 25th, 2019, 08:39	#8
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May 25th, 2019, 13:52	#10
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