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Waymo issues OTA recall over freeway construction zone flaw
Waymo has issued an OTA recall for nearly 3,900 robotaxis equipped with its fifth-generation Automated Driving System (ADS) due to a flaw allowing vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones. At least 13 incidents were recorded between April and May where vehicles failed to properly recognize freeway closures, entering active construction areas. The issue first appeared in Phoenix and later in Northern California, where the software either prioritized avoiding other hazards or failed to identify construction zones. This recall is Waymo's second major safety action in just over a month,
- OTA recall covers 3,900 vehicles with fifth-generation ADS
- At least 13 incidents of entering construction zones between April and May
🔎 Why it matters: The recall affects vehicles with the fifth-generation ADS and addresses a critical flaw in recognizing freeway closures.
📈 Upside: Improves safety by preventing robotaxis from entering active construction zones.
📉 Risk: Risk of accidents remains if software fails to correctly identify construction zones.
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