The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Wednesday (April 17) that it is upgrading its investigation into approximately 3 million Honda vehicles with automatic emergency braking systems (AEB) that may have unexpectedly activated.
Before considering a recall, the automotive safety oversight agency requires an engineering analysis to be conducted. This investigation includes Honda’s popular Accord sedan and CR-V crossover SUV.
According to Reuters, NHTSA has received 2,876 consumer complaints, 93 injury reports, and 47 crash reports involving Honda vehicles. These vehicles are all identified by a unique vehicle identification number (VIN) that may be related to the issue at hand.
In February 2022, the regulatory agency initiated a preliminary evaluation of around 1.7 million Honda vehicles to assess claims that the automatic emergency braking systems may unexpectedly engage when there are no apparent obstacles in the driving path, posing a safety risk.
While the initial evaluation covered 2017-2019 model year Honda CR-Vs and 2018-2019 model year Honda Accords, NHTSA has now expanded the scope of the investigation to include 2020-2022 model year CR-Vs and Accords as well.
Honda has not immediately responded to requests for comment from Reuters.
The Honda automatic emergency braking system operates using radar and cameras. In unavoidable accident scenarios, the system applies strong braking pressure but provides visual and auditory warnings to the driver before activation.
Responsibility Editor: Li Lin
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This is a news report on the upgrade of the NHTSA investigation into Honda vehicles with automatic emergency braking systems and the potential safety issues surrounding their activation. As more information becomes available, it is crucial for vehicle owners to stay informed and follow any directives from regulatory authorities.