| Recurring |
one_organization, multiple_organization |
(a) In the provided articles, it is mentioned that Chrysler had a previous steering problem with its Ram pickups in 2011, where almost 243,000 vehicles were recalled due to a "loss of directional stability" [Article 22827]. This indicates that a similar incident related to steering problems had happened before within the same organization.
(b) The articles also mention that Toyota was recalling Tacoma pickups due to a software problem with the anti-lock braking module that could disable safety systems [Article 22827]. This indicates that a similar incident involving a software problem affecting safety systems has happened at another organization as well. |
| Phase (Design/Operation) |
design |
(a) The software failure incident related to the design phase is mentioned in the article. Chrysler reported a software problem with the anti-lock braking module in the Jeep Grand Cherokees, which could disable the anti-lock braking and electronic stability-control systems. This issue was identified in a report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [22827].
(b) The software failure incident related to the operation phase is not explicitly mentioned in the provided articles. |
| Boundary (Internal/External) |
within_system |
(a) within_system: The software failure incident related to the Chrysler Ram trucks and Jeep Grand Cherokees was within the system. Chrysler reported a software problem with the anti-lock braking module that could disable the anti-lock braking and electronic stability-control systems in the Jeep Grand Cherokees [22827]. |
| Nature (Human/Non-human) |
non-human_actions |
(a) The software failure incident occurring due to non-human actions:
- Chrysler reported a software problem with the anti-lock braking module in the Jeep Grand Cherokees, which could disable the anti-lock braking and electronic stability-control systems [22827].
- Toyota mentioned a software problem with the valve springs of the 2.7-liter engine in the Tacoma pickups, which might have been caused by improper maintenance of manufacturing equipment by a Japanese supplier [22827].
(b) The software failure incident occurring due to human actions:
- The article does not provide specific information about software failures caused by human actions. |
| Dimension (Hardware/Software) |
hardware, software |
(a) The software failure incident related to hardware can be seen in the article where Chrysler reported a software problem with the anti-lock braking module in the Jeep Grand Cherokees, which could disable the anti-lock braking and electronic stability-control systems [22827].
(b) The software failure incident related to software can be observed in the same article where Chrysler mentioned a software problem with the anti-lock braking module in the Jeep Grand Cherokees, causing the disabling of certain safety systems and warning lights to illuminate [22827]. |
| Objective (Malicious/Non-malicious) |
non-malicious |
(a) The articles do not mention any software failure incident related to malicious intent to harm the system.
(b) The software failure incident mentioned in the articles is non-malicious. It involves a software problem with the anti-lock braking module in Chrysler vehicles that could disable the anti-lock braking and electronic stability-control systems, leading to the illumination of multiple warning lights and a loss of lighting for the instrument cluster [22827]. |
| Intent (Poor/Accidental Decisions) |
unknown |
The articles do not provide information about a software failure incident related to poor_decisions or accidental_decisions. |
| Capability (Incompetence/Accidental) |
development_incompetence, accidental |
(a) The software failure incident related to development incompetence is mentioned in the article. Chrysler reported a software problem with the anti-lock braking module in the Jeep Grand Cherokees, which could disable the anti-lock braking and electronic stability-control systems [22827]. This indicates a failure due to contributing factors introduced due to lack of professional competence by humans or the development organization.
(b) The software failure incident related to an accidental factor is also mentioned in the article. Toyota stated that the valve springs of the 2.7-liter engine in the Tacoma pickups might have corrosive pitting due to improper maintenance of manufacturing equipment by a Japanese supplier. This pitting could cause the valve spring to break, leading to rough engine performance or sudden engine failure [22827]. |
| Duration |
temporary |
(a) The software failure incident related to the Chrysler Ram trucks and Jeep Grand Cherokees was temporary. Chrysler reported a software problem with the anti-lock braking module in the Jeep Grand Cherokees that could disable the anti-lock braking and electronic stability-control systems. This issue could also cause the illumination of multiple warning lights and a loss of lighting for the instrument cluster. The automaker initiated an investigation after receiving complaints from owners and was unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the problem [22827]. |
| Behaviour |
crash, value, other |
(a) crash: The software problem with the anti-lock braking module in the Jeep Grand Cherokees could disable the anti-lock braking and electronic stability-control systems, leading to a crash scenario [22827].
(b) omission: There is no specific mention of a software failure incident related to omission in the provided article.
(c) timing: There is no specific mention of a software failure incident related to timing in the provided article.
(d) value: The software problem with the anti-lock braking module in the Jeep Grand Cherokees could cause the system to perform its intended functions incorrectly, leading to a value-related failure [22827].
(e) byzantine: There is no specific mention of a software failure incident related to a byzantine behavior in the provided article.
(f) other: The software problem with the anti-lock braking module in the Jeep Grand Cherokees could also cause the "illumination of multiple warning lights" and a loss of lighting for the instrument cluster, which could be categorized as an "other" behavior [22827]. |