The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22E016000·Announced 2022-03-03

Pony.ai Recalls Automated Driving Systems Due to Software Shutdown Risk

Pony.ai is recalling specific Automated Driving Systems (ADS) because a software error may cause the system to shut down unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (automated driving system) where a software failure could increase crash risk, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Pony.ai is recalling certain Automated Driving Systems (ADS) equipped with software version v2_20210712, subsequent versions through v2_20210920_RC38, and v2_20211004. The recall addresses a software error that may cause the ADS to shutdown unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.

An unexpected ADS shutdown while the vehicle is moving can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries, fatalities, or property damage associated with this defect.

Pony.ai has updated the ADS software code to correct the issue. The corrective action is provided free of charge, and the source text states that all affected vehicles have been repaired. Owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE recall
Manufacturer
Pony.ai
Category
Vehicle — Autonomous Driving Software
Hazard
Affected units
3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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