Cruise to Recall Vehicles Over Software Glitch

Cruise is recalling 1,194 U.S. vehicles due to a software issue that may result in unexpected braking. The company has updated the software in all supervised test fleet vehicles and plans to repair all affected driverless fleet vehicles, according to the NHTSA.

Cruise, a prominent player in the autonomous vehicle sector, is recalling 1,194 U.S. vehicles due to a software malfunction that could potentially cause unexpected braking, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

All supervised test fleet vehicles have already received the software update, Cruise stated. The company also confirmed that all impacted driverless fleet vehicles are set to be repaired.

The recall highlights the critical importance of software reliability in the burgeoning autonomous vehicle industry. The NHTSA will continue to monitor the situation to ensure public safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)