The 2024 Acura ZDX is being recalled for a software program problem that may trigger the anti-lock braking system to cut back stopping energy at speeds underneath 25 mph, Acura introduced Friday. The proposed treatment is simple sufficient: an over-the-air software program replace patched by at house that ought to take about 5 minutes. Meaning no journey to the seller, except you need assist.
The software program replace to about 5,000 models 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 could be lowered or fail altogether.
The treatment was patched by 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 completed later by going to Settings>Updates>Historical past. The caveat? The car should be enrolled in OnStar, the GM telematics system that lately got here underneath 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.
Throughout 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 need to do it themselves, they’ll go to an Acura seller. For more information, go to contact Acura at 888-234-2138 or go to Acura’s recall hub.