Cruise recalls its entire 1,194-vehicle fleet over unexpected hard braking
[RECALL]Aug 22, 2024 · Cruise · Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) · Miami
Failure Mode
RECALL
Event Date
Aug 22, 2024
Primary Entity
Cruise
Robotic Platform
Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt)
Jurisdiction / Location
Miami
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
NHTSA recall 24E-067 (filed Aug 22 2024; remedy released earlier): older Cruise ADS software could unexpectedly hard-brake when a cyclist/vehicle approached from the rear; NHTSA's ODI (opened Dec 2022) tied 10 crashes / 4 injuries to hard-braking reports. Remedied via OTA; closed the hard-braking ODI.
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RMISC-24E067-1279.pdf
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RMISC-24E067-1279.pdf
- Inspect Filing
https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/22/cruise-recall-av-fleet-nhtsa-probe-closed/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/22/cruise-recall-av-fleet-nhtsa-probe-closed/
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Cruise recalls its entire 1,194-vehicle fleet over unexpected hard braking?
NHTSA recall 24E-067 (filed Aug 22 2024; remedy released earlier): older Cruise ADS software could unexpectedly hard-brake when a cyclist/vehicle approached from the rear; NHTSA's ODI (opened Dec 2022) tied 10 crashes / 4 injuries to hard-braking reports. Remedied via OTA; closed the hard-braking ODI.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on August 22, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Cruise recalls its entire 1,194-vehicle fleet over unexpected hard braking?
Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) by Cruise is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Miami.
Has anyone responded to Cruise recalls its entire 1,194-vehicle fleet over unexpected hard braking?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Cruise recalls its entire 1,194-vehicle fleet over unexpected hard braking?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.