Almost 1,200 robotaxis have been recalled by General Motors' Cruise unit.

According to Reuters, the recall was issued following the U.S. safety regulator's probe into the vehicles' autonomous driving systems. The recall also caught the attention of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The NHTSA agreed to shut down the investigation that first opened in December 2022, when reports of injuries in three rear crashes were made.

The conclusion is also considered a step forward for the Cruise team since the unit will continue to assure state and federal officials of its vehicles' safety. It is also planning to resume operations on its robotaxis without backup safety drivers.

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NHTSA's conclusion for a required recall wasn't agreed upon by Cruise. However, the team had to comply to resolve the issue. A spokesperson from Cruise shared that the unit is committed to building trust and transparency when it comes to autonomous vehicle technology.

Cruise shared that prior software updates have been implemented on its vehicles, which will reduce the risk of "unexpected braking" incidents. It was also stated that data was provided to the NHTSA, showing the rate of unforseen braking events in its Cruise releases.

After reviewing, the NHTSA relayed that none of the incidents the organization had analyzed led to fatal accidents. 

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Aside from the mentioned driving system probe, Cruise is facing investigations from the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The case was sparked by an accident in October 2023, when a robotaxi accidentally hit a pedestrian.

The NHTSA also stated that Cruise vehicles have been involved in a total of 10 crashes, wherein four people sustained injuries. The results were determined after Cruise's automated driving system was analyzed. 

The news comes after General Motors laid off more than 1,000 salaried workers to prioritize investments with the "greatest impact."

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