Waymo recall overview:
- Who: Waymo is recalling 3,871 robotaxis equipped with its 5th Generation Automated Driving System.
- Why: A software defect may cause the vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones.
- Where: The recall is active in the United States.
Waymo, owned by Google parent company Alphabet Inc., is recalling nearly 4,000 of its robotaxis after incidents where the autonomous vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones.
The recall affects 3,871 vehicles equipped with Waymo’s 5th Generation Automated Driving System. The software issue could potentially allow these robotaxis to bypass ramp closure signs and continue traveling at posted speeds, posing a significant safety risk.
The Waymo recall covers vehicles manufactured between May 17, 2022, and May 19, 2026.
The recall was initiated after Waymo’s Field Safety Committee reviewed incidents starting in late April. By May, the committee had identified a total of 13 such incidents, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In response, Waymo restricted freeway operations while engineers worked on identifying the root cause and developing a remedy.
Waymo addresses freeway construction zone safety concerns
To address these issues, Waymo reports that it is working on a software remedy. In the meantime, the company has implemented interim measures to mitigate risks, such as modifying the scope of vehicle operations and updating maps.
Consumers seeking more information about the Waymo recall can check recall ID 26E035000 on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website.
Waymo currently offers autonomous ride-hailing services in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Austin, with further expansion planned. The company can be contacted via its customer support page.
Waymo says it has not received any reports of injuries related to the recall so far. The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.
In 2024, the NHTSA led an investigation into Waymo and Zoox vehicles that reportedly behaved erratically, did not follow traffic safety rules and were involved in over a dozen collisions.
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