GM recalls 67,380 EVs over software braking defect

General Motors is recalling 67,380 electric vehicles in the United States because a software defect can temporarily reduce braking in specific low-speed driving conditions. The recall covers certain Chevrolet Blazer EVs and Cadillac Lyriq, Vistiq and Celestiq vehicles. The defect is in the brake system control module, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. During a particular maneuver involving light braking at low speed, a turn and a bump or dip, the software can misinterpret wheel movement and briefly release and reapply the brakes. Normal braking returns when the driver presses the brake again, the filing says. GM reported 20 minor accidents potentially related to the defect, including two that involved minor injuries. One account of the filing said it listed 24 field reports in total, including those accidents and injury reports. The incidents and injuries are reported figures, not independent findings about each event. The repair is a software update at no cost to owners. It can be installed over the air or by a dealer. GM has started delivering the update, according to a company spokesperson, and the fix is available through...