Waymo Recalls 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems for Software Defect
Waymo is recalling 672 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems due to a software defect that could prevent the system from avoiding poles or similar objects.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the autonomous driving system that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Waymo LLC is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) equipped with software versions released prior to May 29, 2024, and map software released prior to June 4, 2024. The recall affects 672 vehicles.
The defect involves the ADS systems potentially failing to avoid a pole or similar object. This inability to avoid obstacles increases the risk of a crash.
Waymo has updated the ADS software to correct the issue. All affected vehicles were repaired by June 6, 2024, and the corrective action was provided free of charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE recall
- Manufacturer
- Waymo LLC
- Affected units
- 672
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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