Maextro V800 Brake Test Failures Trigger Safety Controversy

· Automotive & EV · China

Huawei-backed Maextro, the brand jointly developed with JAC, faces a safety controversy after all three V800 MPVs tested by Dongchedi suffered brake pedal bracket failures during emergency braking. JAC shares fell by the daily limit on the news. Maextro pledged to redesign the component and offer existing owners a free upgrade. The V800 is the flagship of the Huawei-JAC partnership, a marque created to take on established luxury brands in China's premium EV segment, so a widely publicized brake failure is a reputational test for both partners and their smart-driving supply chain.

Why it matters：A flagship safety failure at a Huawei-partner brand tests consumer trust in China's premium EV upstarts and could tighten scrutiny of component validation across the segment.

Key points

  • All three V800 MPVs tested by Dongchedi suffered brake pedal bracket failures
  • JAC shares fell by the daily limit after the tests were publicized
  • Maextro will redesign the part and give existing owners a free upgrade

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