Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Risk They'll Drive at Speed Into Freeway Construction Zones

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1. 31d ago

   Waymo Recalls 3,871 Robotaxis Over Freeway Construction Risk

   Waymo issued a voluntary recall for 3,871 autonomous vehicles. The NHTSA identified a software flaw that could let cars enter closed freeway construction zones and keep driving. Multiple incidents of vehicles passing ramp closures were reported.

   What's confirmed:

   • Waymo filed a voluntary recall of 3,871 robotaxi vehicles.
   • The NHTSA stated software may allow cars to enter closed freeway construction zones and continue driving.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Multiple incidents of autonomous vehicles driving past ramp closures into construction sites were reported.
   confidence 100%
2. 34d ago

   Waymo Recalls Nearly 3,900 Robotaxis Over Construction Zone Risks

   Waymo is recalling 3,871 autonomous vehicles due to a software glitch. The defect may cause cars to enter closed freeway construction zones at speed. This marks the second recall for the Alphabet unit this year.

   What's confirmed:

   • Waymo is recalling 3,871 autonomous vehicles.
   • A software issue could cause vehicles to enter closed construction zones.
   • Waymo is an Alphabet self-driving unit.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The recall follows several incidents in California.
   confidence 90%
3. 36d ago

   Waymo Recalls 3,871 Robotaxis Over Freeway Construction Zone Risks

   Waymo is recalling 3,871 autonomous vehicles after a software glitch led some cars to enter closed freeway construction zones. The company filed a safety report with the NHTSA stating vehicles may drive at speed in these areas by failing to recognize the zones or prioritizing other hazards. This is the second recall for the Alphabet-owned company this year.

   What's confirmed:

   • Waymo is recalling 3,871 robotaxis.
   • The recall follows incidents of autonomous cars entering closed freeway construction zones.
   • Waymo filed a safety recall report with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
   • The software issue may cause vehicles to drive at speed in construction zones due to inappropriately prioritizing other hazards or failing to recognize the zone.
   • This is the second Waymo recall this year, following a May recall involving a vehicle entering a flooded roadway.
   • Waymo is a unit of Alphabet.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • More than a dozen vehicles drove into freeway construction zones.
   • At least 13 instances occurred where robotaxis drove into highway sections closed for construction.
   confidence 100%