Cadillac LYRIQ recall, brake failure possible
Cadillac LYRIQ recall, brake failure possible

More than 24,000 all-electric Cadillac LYRIQ all-wheel-drive SUVs require a software update. August 16, 2024 — GM is recalling more than 24,000 of its all-electric Cadillac LYRIQ all-wheel-drive SUVs because drivers could lose their brakes. The recall is for 2023-2024 Cadillac LYRIQ SUVs because the anti-lock braking system (ABS) may unexpectedly activate and release brake pressure in the braking system. "Under rare circumstances, the vehicle may experience overly sensitive Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) control during certain braking operations at speeds less than 25 mph on dry roads. In these circumstances, if the ABS erroneously activates and a specific sequence of wheel motion occurs, the vehicle's ABS system will continue to release brake pressure from the vehicle's service brake system." — General Motors GM launched an investigation in May after receiving reports of two minor crashes caused by brake failure. The Cadillac LYRIQ recall letter is expected to be mailed on September 23, 2024, and dealers will send the electronic brake…

Acura ZDX recalled due to brake failure
Acura ZDX recalled due to brake failure

The over-the-air software update will be sent today (August 16). August 16, 2024 — Acura ZDX announced a recall of about 5,000 all-electric SUVs because the brakes may fail when the vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph on flat, smooth, dry roads. Today, Acura is sending out a software update over the air for the electronic brake control module for 2024 ZDX A-Spec AWD and 2024 ZDX Type S vehicles. This recall affects all-wheel drive vehicles only. Acura says that if the anti-lock brake system is falsely triggered and a certain sequence of steering wheel movements occurs, the ABS system will continue to release brake pressure from the brake system. According to Acura, ZDX owners will be prompted to install the update via a notification on the center touchscreen after driving the vehicle and shifting it into park. Owners can also choose to install the update later by going into Settings, then Updates & History. However, the ZDX must…