Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after cars enter freeway work zones

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1. 1d ago

   Waymo Recalls 3,871 Robotaxis After Vehicles Enter Freeway Construction Zones

   Waymo issued a voluntary recall for 3,871 robotaxis after the NHTSA identified software that may allow cars to enter closed freeway construction zones. The company suspended highway rides to develop a software fix. This is the second recall in just over a month.

   What's confirmed:

   • Waymo filed a voluntary recall of 3,871 robotaxi vehicles.
   • The NHTSA stated Waymo software may allow cars to enter closed freeway construction zones and continue driving.
   • Waymo has paused freeway operations.
   • This is the second recall in just over a month.
   • The recall follows incidents in California and Arizona.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Waymo identified at least 13 instances of its robotaxis driving into highway sections closed for construction.
   • A prior recall involved vehicles navigating flooded areas.
   • This is the sixth recall for the company.
   confidence 90%
2. 10d ago

   Waymo Recalls 3,871 Robotaxis Following Freeway Construction Incidents

   Waymo has recalled 3,871 robotaxis after vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones. The company suspended highway rides while developing a software fix. This is the company's second recall of the year.

   What's confirmed:

   • Waymo recalled 3,871 robotaxis.
   • Vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones.
   • Waymo paused highway rides to implement a software fix.
   • This is the second recall this year, following a May recall involving a flooded roadway.
   confidence 100%
3. 13d ago

   Waymo recalls over 3,800 robotaxis after vehicles enter freeway work zones

   Waymo is recalling its robotaxis to address a software glitch. More than a dozen vehicles drove into closed freeway construction zones. The company is working on a software fix for the underlying issues.

   What's confirmed:

   • Waymo is recalling over 3,800 robotaxis.
   • Robotaxis entered closed freeway construction zones.
   • The company is implementing a recall to fix software issues.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • About 3,900 robotaxis are being recalled.
   • The recall follows a string of tech blunders.
   confidence 90%
4. 14d ago

   Waymo Recalls Nearly 4,000 Robotaxis Over Freeway Construction Zone Incidents

   Waymo has recalled nearly 4,000 robotaxis after vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones. The company has paused freeway operations while developing a software fix. Robotaxis remain operational on other roads.

   What's confirmed:

   • Waymo recalled nearly 4,000 robotaxis.
   • The recall occurred after vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones.
   • Waymo paused its freeway robotaxi operations.
   • The company is developing a software fix for the issue.
   • Robotaxis continue to operate on roads other than freeways.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The company identified at least 13 instances of vehicles entering closed highway sections.
   • The recall follows two instances of the autonomous visualization system failing to recognize closures.
   • This is Waymo's sixth recall.
   • Incidents occurred in Phoenix and the Bay Area.
   • The recall was caused by a software glitch.
   confidence 90%