Detroit-based automaker General Motors GM is recalling 21,469 electric SUVs manufactured by its Cadillac brand citing concerns about the vehicles losing braking ability.
What Happened: The recall population includes model year 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq all-wheel drive vehicles.
The anti-lock braking system may activate unexpectedly in these vehicles and release braking pressure in the vehicle’s service brake system, leading to a loss of braking ability and increasing risks of crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said.
The condition is caused by a software defect in the electronic brake control module and the company will fix the issue via a software update, the U.S. auto safety regulator added.
The company is not aware of injuries or fatalities owing to the condition, GM said in a filing with the NHTSA.
Why It Matters: NHTSA had initiated a preliminary evaluation into complaints concerning loss of brake assist in 3,322 Lyriq SUVs as far back as April.
The Lyriq SUV is currently buoying GM’s overall EV sales, following the discontinuation of its Bolt EV production in December.
GM sold 21,930 EVs in the second quarter and the Lyriq accounted for 7,294 of its overall sales. The vehicle starts at nearly $60,000, making it a rather premium EV choice.
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