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 below 25 mph, Acura introduced Friday. The proposed treatment is simple sufficient: an over-the-air software program replace patched by means of at house that ought to take about 5 minutes. Which means no journey to the supplier, until you need assist.
The software program replace to about 5,000 items of Acura’s first electrical car 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 may constantly activate, and subsequently launch braking stress. Braking energy might be diminished or fail altogether.
The treatment was patched by means of to homeowners as we speak. 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 finished later by going to Settings>Updates>Historical past. The caveat? The car have to be enrolled in OnStar, the GM telematics system that not too long ago got here below authorized scrutiny for GM allegedly promoting drivers’ knowledge 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.
In the course of 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 supplier. For more information, go to contact Acura at 888-234-2138 or go to Acura’s recall hub.
