Waymo Recalls 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems for Collision Risk
Waymo is recalling 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems with older software that may cause vehicles to collide with roadway barriers like chains and gates.
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 where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential injury from collisions with roadway barriers.
Plain-English summary
Waymo LLC is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) equipped with software versions released prior to November 7, 2024. The recall addresses a software defect that may cause the vehicles to collide with specific roadway barriers, such as chains and gates.
The defect increases the risk of injury if a vehicle crashes into these barriers. Waymo has updated the ADS software to correct the issue. All affected vehicles were repaired by December 26, 2024, and the software update was provided free of charge.
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 additional information.
The recalled product
- Product
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE recall
- Manufacturer
- Waymo LLC
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,212
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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