The Feds Are Investigating Freightliner Trucks Over Phantom Braking

As semi-autonomous and driver safety assistance systems have become more prevalent in vehicles, so have instances of technical glitches. While usually nothing more than a hiccup, sometimes these glitches can endanger drivers. Now, AP reports that NHTSA is looking into yet another instance of phantom braking, and this time it’s happening in Freightliner trucks

According to a bulletin posted by the agency, the issue surrounds the Freightliner Cascadia and its auto emergency braking system. An issue with the system can cause it to engage the brakes when no road hazard is present for no reason at all. So far the agency says that it’s received 18 complaints of the issue ranging from light braking to full-on emergency stops.

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