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Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones

NHTSA recall 26E035000 covers certain Waymo fifth-generation automated driving systems because software may allow a vehicle to enter and continue driving in a closed freeway construction zone. NHTSA records 3,871 affected systems and an interim operating restriction while the software remedy is developed (NHTSA recall 26E035000).

Occurred 2026-06-13 · Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA · Waymo · Sacramento, California, USA · Robotaxis · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E035000
  2. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26E035-7637.pdf
  3. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCAK-26E035-6843.pdf

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What happened in Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones?
NHTSA recall 26E035000 covers certain Waymo fifth-generation automated driving systems because software may allow a vehicle to enter and continue driving in a closed freeway construction zone. NHTSA records 3,871 affected systems and an interim operating restriction while the software remedy is developed ([NHTSA recall 26E035000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E035000)).
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on June 13, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones?
Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.
Has anyone responded to Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones?
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What is the current status of Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (3 primary) · last reviewed 2026-09-29

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Last reviewed 2026-09-29

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