2024 Acura ZDX recalled for software that cuts braking power

The 2024 Acura ZDX is being recalled for a software program subject that may trigger the anti-lock braking system to cut back stopping energy at speeds beneath 25 mph, Acura introduced Friday. The proposed treatment is straightforward sufficient: an over-the-air software program replace patched via at dwelling that ought to take about 5 minutes. Which means no journey to the vendor, except you need assist. 

The software program replace to about 5,000 models of Acura’s first electrical automobile addresses a miscommunication between the digital management module and the brakes. On flat, dry surfaces, and with the electrical crossover touring at lower than 25 mph, the anti-lock braking system would possibly repeatedly activate, and subsequently launch braking strain. Braking energy might be decreased or fail altogether. 

The treatment was patched via to homeowners at present. After driving and shifting the EV to park, a immediate ought to seem on the 11.3-inch touchscreen to put in an replace. It may be accomplished later by going to Settings>Updates>Historical past. The caveat? The automobile should be enrolled in OnStar, the GM telematics system that just lately got here beneath authorized scrutiny for GM allegedly selling drivers’ data to insurers with out drivers’ information. 

The 2024 Acura ZDX borrows many issues from GM, together with GM’s Ultium EV propulsion system used on the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevy Blazer EV, and Honda Prologue. 

Through the replace, Acura says the ZDX will not be operable and even the door locks and home windows will not work. If homeowners do not wish to do it themselves, they will go to an Acura vendor. For more information, go to contact Acura at 888-234-2138 or visit Acura’s recall hub.