"Noddy" wrote in message
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> I don't mean to burst your bubble Michael, but what I meant was that in
> order for a recall to be put into effect you'd have to prove that the
> particular cruise control was faulty by design, rather than just possibly
> being not configured correctly as is most likely the case in your
> situation.
>
> Quite simply, assuming that just because yours isn't working as you expect
> it to that they're *all* like that isn't going to do it for you.
Trust me, this is not an isolated incident. The manufacturer have basically
said this is how the unit is and if I don't like it talk to the car yard
about having it taken out. The installer has said this is the way the unit
is and so has the caryard. Every single one of them has known the
"workaround" for this bug (rev the tits off it in 4ths for every hill).
They've basically got too many readily available answers for this to be an
isolated incident (and they've outright said it's not an isolated incident).
> Well, for a start from what you've described I certainly wouldn't consider
> it dangerous.
Well, now that I know about it it's not as much of a danger but certainly
doing 20kph+ over the limit isn't always safe.
> Secondly you'd need to cite some other cases where the same system
> performed for other people as it does for you and *then* prove that it was
> a design issue that was the cause rather than just sloppy
> installation/adjustment.
>
>> That's my goal but this is a good step towards it.
>
> Well, I wish you luck with your quest, but something tells me your chances
> of forcing a recall on this issue are pretty slim.
Well, if we were all as negative as you nods not much would get done in this
world. It's possible the threat of a recall might get the manufacturer to
fix it.
>> Ultimately it would be better to have it fixed.
>
> I'd prefer the factory unit myself.
I agree on that one. I have been told this is not an option but I will look
into it. I'm changing jobs this week and have to organise all sorts of shit
so am a bit short of time.
Michael
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