Recall alert: Defect could cause this car to brake suddenly
Our cars have come a long way when it comes to technology. Think about all the advancements over the last couple of decades.
Can you even imagine trying to back out of a tight parking spot without that fantastic review camera? That’s a solid, “No, thank you!” One downside to car tech is how it opens the door for hackers. Tap or click here to find out how hackers are targeting your car.
But it’s not always about privacy. Sometimes vulnerabilities pose real life-threatening dangers. That’s exactly why a safety recall has just been issued for a popular vehicle.
Safety recall issued for certain Mazda3 vehicles
Mazda recently filed a defect notification with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect. The defect was found in certain 2019 and 2020 model year Mazda3 vehicles.
Those vehicles could potentially stop on their own while being driven, due to inadvertent activation of the Smart Braking System (SBS), which is an automatic braking system.
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According to Mazda:
“Incorrect programming of the SBS control software may cause the vehicle to falsely detect an obstacle in front of the vehicle while driving. In certain cases, the SBS control software may automatically apply the vehicle brakes to prevent or reduce damage from a collision, even though no collision is imminent.
If the SBS automatic emergency braking system unexpectedly activates while driving, the risk of a rear-end crash from a following vehicle may increase. There is a warning alarm sound and warning message displayed in the multi-information and active driving displays when this defect occurs.”
In laymen’s terms, basically your car could stop for no reason due to a flaw in the SBS software. At this point, there are just over 35,000 Mazda3 vehicles affected in the U.S. and U.S. territories, but no injuries or deaths have been reported.
What you can do if your car is affected
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We’re always warning you about product recalls. That’s because some of the recalled items are extremely dangerous and if you have any in your home you need to stop using them ASAP.
Of course, some recalled items are more serious than others. Tap or click here to see a recent list of dangerous recalled products. The latest recall falls into the “serious” category.
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Products are being recalled all the time that could be putting you at risk if you happen to have them in your home. That’s why it’s extremely important to keep your eyes on the recall lists.
It’s been a couple of weeks since we shared the latest round of recalls with you. Tap or click here to see if you have any of the dangerous items on that recall list.
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Check your home now for these dangerous recalled products
Expecting safety when you buy something is a reasonable request. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case.
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Keeping up with all the product recalls that can affect you and your family is an involved but necessary chore. Ignoring recalls can put you and your whole family’s health at immediate risk, especially with recalls involving food and other agricultural products.