Fuma
27-02-2008, 03:54 PM
http://www.wheels24.co.za/Wheels24/News/General_News/0,,1369-1372-2094_2278358,00.html
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Gunny
27-02-2008, 04:01 PM
Hardbodies were also recalled a while back for defective seat bolts and something else.
ToxicBunny
27-02-2008, 04:11 PM
While this is a fairly big issue in a way... Its good that Nissan are recalling the vehicles and will rectify the issue.
On a side issue, raise your hands here who actually gives a damn about the Euro NCAP pedestrian safety rating?... I mean honestly will you buy a car because its safer for the pedestrian when you run him over?
On a side issue, raise your hands here who actually gives a damn about the Euro NCAP pedestrian safety rating?... I mean honestly will you buy a car because its safer for the pedestrian when you run him over?
diabolus
27-02-2008, 04:19 PM
On a side issue, raise your hands here who actually gives a damn about the Euro NCAP pedestrian safety rating?
Depends on what is in the assessment. I.e. a car that is too large (wide) and making it hard to see people on the side the road [or worse, hitting them ] kinda important considering the little roads you get in europe...
EDIT: found it
Recently, attention has also been given to cars' design regarding the safety of pedestrians in car-pedestrian collisions. Proposals in Europe would require cars sold there to have a minimum/maximum hood (bonnet) height. From 2006 the use of "bull bars" (also known as "roo bars" in Australia), a fashion on 4x4s and SUVs, became illegal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedestrian_Safety_Through_Vehicle_Design
However, in recent years crash engineers have begun to use design principles that have proved successful in protecting car occupants to develop vehicle design concepts that reduce the likelihood of injuries to pedestrians in the event of a car-pedestrian crash. These involve redesigning the bumper, hood (bonnet), and the windshield and Pillar (car) to be energy absorbing (softer) without compromising the structural integrity of the car.
Depends on what is in the assessment. I.e. a car that is too large (wide) and making it hard to see people on the side the road [or worse, hitting them ] kinda important considering the little roads you get in europe...
EDIT: found it
Recently, attention has also been given to cars' design regarding the safety of pedestrians in car-pedestrian collisions. Proposals in Europe would require cars sold there to have a minimum/maximum hood (bonnet) height. From 2006 the use of "bull bars" (also known as "roo bars" in Australia), a fashion on 4x4s and SUVs, became illegal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedestrian_Safety_Through_Vehicle_Design
However, in recent years crash engineers have begun to use design principles that have proved successful in protecting car occupants to develop vehicle design concepts that reduce the likelihood of injuries to pedestrians in the event of a car-pedestrian crash. These involve redesigning the bumper, hood (bonnet), and the windshield and Pillar (car) to be energy absorbing (softer) without compromising the structural integrity of the car.
ToxicBunny
27-02-2008, 04:21 PM
No, this hasn't.... which is why I called it a side issue :)
The article briefly mentions the Euro NCAP Pedestrian rating.... a concept I'm still trying to actually figure out in terms of who gives a damn.
The article briefly mentions the Euro NCAP Pedestrian rating.... a concept I'm still trying to actually figure out in terms of who gives a damn.
diabolus
27-02-2008, 04:31 PM
No, this hasn't.... which is why I called it a side issue
Sorry edited my post multiple times once i figured out what you meant ;) .
Sorry edited my post multiple times once i figured out what you meant ;) .
The_Librarian
27-02-2008, 04:39 PM
Bah, I'll still stick a roo bar on my bakkie should I get one :D
ToxicBunny
27-02-2008, 04:40 PM
Ahhh.. well still I don't WANT a car thats safe for pedestrians.. I hit the buggers on purpose :D
Fuma
27-02-2008, 05:20 PM
Ahhh.. well still I don't WANT a car thats safe for pedestrians.. I hit the buggers on purpose :D
A Jamaican person would say "You are an evul baad maan" :D
A Jamaican person would say "You are an evul baad maan" :D
BCO
27-02-2008, 10:07 PM
The Navarra also scored a 1 star struck through for occupant safety in the Euro NCAP, lol.
Fuma
28-02-2008, 08:05 AM
When they recall these buggers, do they give u a courtesy car in the mean time?
ToxicBunny
28-02-2008, 08:06 AM
well this recall should be doable over a lunch break... its a 30minute fix
JungleRumble
02-04-2008, 02:55 PM
Let's face it - nobody buys a double cab for its 5 star safety rating. If you want safe - buy a Renault or Volvo.
By the way - Navara was one of the first double cabs being tested - the rest are still to follow. I would like to see the Hilux's results...
By the way - Navara was one of the first double cabs being tested - the rest are still to follow. I would like to see the Hilux's results...
McGuywer
11-04-2008, 08:09 AM
Bah, I'll still stick a roo bar on my bakkie should I get one :D
With the taxi's, YES!!!!
With the taxi's, YES!!!!