Waymo to recall over 3,800 robotaxis over risk of entering closed construction zones, NHTSA says

Waymo is recalling 3,871 robotaxis in the US due to a software issue that could cause them to enter closed freeway construction zones and drive at speed.

Waymo to recall over 3,800 robotaxis over risk of entering closed construction zones, NHTSA says
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​Waymo is recalling 3,871 robotaxis in the ‌U.S. after identifying a software issue that could likely cause the vehicles ‌to enter a closed freeway ‌construction zone and continue driving at speed, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ⁠said ​on ⁠Thursday.

The recall pertains to certain Fifth ⁠Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) in robotaxis. The auto ​safety regulator said Waymo has ⁠modified the scope of vehicle operations to ⁠restrict ​freeway driving.

Waymo will update the ADS software to ⁠detect where the vehicle is, to avoid ⁠entering ⁠construction zones, free of charge, NHTSA said.

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