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

Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The software may allow the vehicle to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving at speed.

[NHTSA campaign 26E035000] source: nhtsa.gov

Occurred 2026-06-13 · Waymo · Investigated by NHTSA

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What happened in Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones?
Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The software may allow the vehicle to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving at speed. [NHTSA campaign 26E035000] source: 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.
Who was involved in Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones?
The incident is recorded as involving Waymo on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
Has anyone responded to Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones?
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This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-06-25

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Last reviewed 2026-06-25

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