(Reuters) - Japanese carmakers are considering following Toyota Motor's (7203.T) lead in adopting a brake override system that would potentially address all sources of unintended acceleration, including driver error.
Under fire after recalling more than 8 million vehicles globally for problems of uncontrollable acceleration, Toyota said last month it would add the function to all future vehicles worldwide. The system cuts engine power when the accelerator and brake pedals are applied at the same time.