Cruise recalls 950 ADS units (NHTSA 23E-086) over post-crash pullover behavior
[RECALL]Nov 7, 2023 · Cruise · Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) · Houston
Failure Mode
RECALL
Event Date
Nov 7, 2023
Primary Entity
Cruise
Robotic Platform
Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt)
Jurisdiction / Location
Houston
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
NHTSA recall campaign 23E-086 (Cruise LLC, received 2023-11-07). Cruise recalled the Collision Detection Subsystem of its ADS, which could improperly cause the vehicle to attempt to move to the side of the road after a crash. The recall responded to the October 2, 2023 San Francisco incident in which a Cruise driverless AV, after a human-driven car struck a pedestrian and threw her into the AV's path, attempted a pullover maneuver and dragged the pedestrian ~20 feet.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23E086
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23E086
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Cruise recalls 950 ADS units (NHTSA 23E-086) over post-crash pullover behavior?
NHTSA recall campaign 23E-086 (Cruise LLC, received 2023-11-07). Cruise recalled the Collision Detection Subsystem of its ADS, which could improperly cause the vehicle to attempt to move to the side of the road after a crash. The recall responded to the October 2, 2023 San Francisco incident in which a Cruise driverless AV, after a human-driven car struck a pedestrian and threw her into the AV's path, attempted a pullover maneuver and dragged the pedestrian ~20 feet. Cruise deployed an OTA update to supervised test vehicles; driverless fleet vehicles to be repaired before resuming operations. Potential units affected: 950.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on November 7, 2023 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 950 ADS units (NHTSA 23E-086) over post-crash pullover behavior?
Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) by Cruise is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Houston.
Has anyone responded to Cruise recalls 950 ADS units (NHTSA 23E-086) over post-crash pullover behavior?
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 950 ADS units (NHTSA 23E-086) over post-crash pullover behavior?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.