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U.S. NHTSA Advances Investigation into Honda's Automatic Braking Issues

The probe, now an engineering analysis, could lead to a recall affecting nearly 3 million vehicles.

Overview

  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received 1,294 complaints about Honda's automatic emergency braking system activating without cause.
  • Investigation covers model years 2017-2022 for the CR-V and 2018-2022 for the Accord, including hybrids.
  • Reports include 47 crashes and 93 injuries potentially linked to the braking issue.
  • Honda contends some issues may stem from user misunderstanding, yet persistent problems reported by owners.
  • NHTSA's ongoing scrutiny of automatic braking systems includes setting new standards for obstacle detection.