A U.S. auto safety group wants the government to investigate automatic emergency braking on some Nissan Rogue SUVs, alleging that the safety feature makes the vehicles brake even when there's no emergency. The nonprofit Center for Auto Safety filed a petition with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration seeking the probe. Nissan says it has notified all customers of a software update that improves performance of the automated braking system. Automatic emergency braking uses cameras and radar to slow or stop vehicles when drivers don't take action. In an email, Levine said a recall is needed rather than Nissan's service campaign because false activation of the braking system is a safety hazard.

Source: ABC News April 13, 2019 16:52 UTC