Waymo Recalling More Than 3,800 Robotaxis Over Risk of Entering Construction Zones
Waymo is recalling approximately 3,900 robotaxis following reports of vehicles entering restricted freeway construction zones.
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Waymo has initiated a recall of more than 3,800 robotaxis due to a software issue linked to the vehicles entering freeway construction zones. The recall follows reports of autonomous vehicles failing to identify signs and closures within active work sites.
Coverage from outlets including Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, WIRED, and NBC Bay Area highlights that the affected vehicles have driven into construction zones, in some instances at speed. Local reporting from ABC7 Bay Area and ABC15 Arizona includes accounts of encounters with these vehicles in San Francisco and Phoenix.
Future developments will depend on the implementation of software updates to address the navigation errors. Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for the completion of the recall or the full restoration of unrestricted freeway ride services.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 134d ago.
Quick answers
How many vehicles are affected?
Reports indicate the recall covers between 3,800 and 3,900 robotaxis.
What is the cause of the recall?
The recall is attributed to a software glitch that impacts the vehicles' ability to identify and respond to freeway construction zones.
Where have these incidents occurred?
Incidents have been reported in the Bay Area and Phoenix.
Coverage (20)
- Waymo hits the brakes after robotaxis keep missing the signs for freeway construction zones The Register · 138d ago
- Waymo recall: San Francisco man recounts terrifying moment when robotaxi goes haywire through construction zone ABC7 Bay Area · 138d ago
- Waymo recalls about 3,900 robotaxis after some drove into freeway construction zones NBC Bay Area · 138d ago
- Waymo recalls thousands of vehicles after Phoenix highway construction zone incidents ABC15 Arizona · 138d ago
- Waymo restricts freeway rides after robotaxis enter Bay Area construction zones San Francisco Chronicle · 138d ago
- Waymo pulls thousands of robotaxis after Phoenix freeway closure mistakes AZ Family · 138d ago
- Waymo recalls about 3,900 robotaxis after some drove into 'freeway construction zones' CNBC · 138d ago
- Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after cars enter freeway work zones Fox Business · 138d ago
- Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis due to software glitch ABC13 Houston · 138d ago
- Waymo Recalls Nearly 4,000 Robotaxis WFXB · 138d ago
- Waymo Recalls Nearly 4,000 Self-Driving Vehicles Over Software Issue WFTV · 138d ago
- Waymo Robotaxis May Drive Into Closed Freeway Construction Zones Yahoo Autos · 138d ago
- Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis due to software glitch ABC7 Los Angeles · 138d ago
- Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Risk They'll Drive at Speed Into Freeway Construction Zones WIRED · 138d ago
- Waymo Has a Tesla-Like Recall. What It Means for Alphabet Stock. Barron's · 138d ago
- Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis to stop them driving into highway construction zones TechCrunch · 138d ago
- Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones CBS News · 138d ago
- Waymo Recalling More Than 3,800 Robotaxis Over Risk of Entering Construction Zones WSJ · 138d ago
- Waymo recalls about 3,900 robotaxis after some drove into 'freeway construction zones' CNBC · 138d ago
- Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed construction zones Reuters · 138d ago
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