Toyota to recall over 42,000 vehicles over loss of power brake assist, NHTSA says

(Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp is recalling over 42,000 U.S. vehicles over loss of power brake assist that can extend the distance required to stop, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

The recall affects certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. The agency flagged a software error in the electronic control unit that manages the vehicle during skidding, which could result in loss of braking assistance when turning a corner.

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required for vehicle to stop, which increases the risk of a crash.

(Reporting by Pratyush Thakur in Bengaluru; Editing by Leroy Leo)