Waymo Recalls Nearly 4,000 Robotaxis Over Highway Construction Zone Navigation Issues
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Omar Gallaga
Summary
Waymo has issued a recall on 3,871 of its fifth-generation robotaxis — nearly its entire fleet — due to a software issue that could cause the vehicles to make incorrect decisions when navigating highway construction zones. The recall, prompted by an October 2024 incident in Phoenix where a Waymo vehicle struck a construction barrier, involves updating the mapping software to better handle temporary construction zones. This marks the company's second recall in recent months, following a September 2024 recall for software issues related to unprotected left turns.
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'The company said it has updated the mapping software to better handle temporary construction zones.'
'This is the second recall for Waymo in recent months, following a September 2024 recall for software issues related to unprotected left turns.'
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