Toyota to recall more than 42,000 vehicles due to loss of brake assist, NHTSA says.

(Reuters) – Toyota Motor (NYSE: ) Corp is recalling more than 42,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to the loss of brake assist that can extend the distance needed to stop, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday.

The recall affects certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. The agency reported a software error in the electronic control unit that manages the vehicle during skidding that could result in the loss of cornering brake assist.

A loss of brake assist can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.