Mexican Media Brands
U.S. Studies Sudden Braking in Nissan Rogue SUVs
U.S. regulators are studying owner reports that their 2017-2018 model Nissan Rogue SUVs spontaneously hit the brakes.
#regulations
Share
U.S. regulators are studying owner reports that their 2017-2018 model Nissan Rogue SUVs spontaneously hit the brakes.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s interest centers on the automatic emergency braking system in 675,000 Rogues (pictured) in the U.S.
The feature is supposed to provide emergency braking to avoid hitting an object ahead. But owners say the system sometimes slams on the brakes when there is no obstruction, slowing the vehicle or bringing it to a stop unexpectedly.
NHTSA says Nissan appears aware of the problem because it has issued service bulletins and non-recall service actions to install a software update. But the agency notes that some complaints indicate the fix is not an adequate long-term solution.
RELATED CONTENT
-
Toyota Targets 2021 Launch for V2V Tech in U.S.
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to expand its vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology to the U.S. by 2021 and offer it across most Toyota and Lexus models in the country by mid-decade.
-
Flawed Fuel Tank Flanges Could Trigger Massive Recalls
Fuel tank flanges that may crack, leak and cause a fire could prompt at least eight carmakers to recall millions of vehicles.
-
U.S. in No Hurry to Regulate Autonomous Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the emerging technology involved in self-driving cars is too new to be tightly regulated.