Volvo owner complained about pedestrian protection: a puppy cost him more than 10,000

Fast technology on March 27, many domestic joint venture models are equipped with "pedestrian protection devices", and once triggered by mistake, the owner has to spend tens of thousands of yuan to repair the car, many Honda, Cadillac, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz owners have suffered this kind of dark loss.

A few days ago, a Volvo S60 owner posted that he hit a puppy while driving at night, the puppy was not too harmed, and ran away after barking twice after knocking down, but the pedestrian protection device of his vehicle was triggered, and the front cabin cover bounced up.

The owner of the car is puzzled, obviously only hit a puppy, did not touch the hood, why the pedestrian protection device is still triggered.

He went to the 4S shop to inquire, and his vehicle maintenance required more than 10,000 yuan, and even accessories such as airbags and computers had to be replaced.

In this regard, netizens have expressed their opinions: "It is better to reduce this function", "The pedestrian protection device is to protect pedestrians, not animals, and it is recommended to claim compensation from the manufacturer".

It is reported that the pedestrian protection device, when detecting a collision with the vehicle, can instantly take the initiative to lift the engine compartment cover for a certain distance, provide a certain buffer for pedestrians after hitting the engine compartment cover, and reduce the injury suffered by pedestrians.

Some netizens believe that this device is to generate income for the "4 sons store", and it can be dismantled directly, but some netizens reminded that if the device is removed, if the accident aggravates the casualties of pedestrians, the insurance company may refuse to pay for it, so it is carefully disassembled.

What do you think about this?