The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24E067000·Announced 2024-08-09

Cruise Recalls 1,194 Autonomous Vehicles for Software Braking Defect

Cruise LLC is recalling 1,194 autonomous vehicles due to a software defect that may cause unexpected braking when vehicles or cyclists approach from behind.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (autonomous vehicle software) where injury has not yet been reported, aligning with the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical hazards without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Cruise LLC is recalling 1,194 Automated Driving Systems (ADS) units equipped with software versions released prior to May 14, 2024. The recall addresses a software defect that may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly brake in cases where a vehicle or cyclist approaches the rear of the vehicle.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that unexpected braking can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries, fatalities, or crashes associated with this defect.

Cruise has updated the software in all supervised test fleet vehicles free of charge. All affected driverless fleet vehicles will also be repaired prior to returning to service. Owners may contact Cruise using recall number 24-01 or reach the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE recall
Manufacturer
Cruise LLC
Category
Vehicle — Autonomous Vehicle Software
Hazard
Affected units
1,194

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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