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ADS Software May Cause Unexpected Hard Braking

Zoox, Inc. (Zoox) is recalling certain Automated Driving Systems (ADS) equipped with software versions released prior to November 5, 2024. In certain driving scenarios, such as when a motorcyclist rapidly approaches the rear of the vehicle or a cyclist enters a nearby crosswalk, the vehicle may brake hard unexpectedly.

[NHTSA campaign 25E019000] source: nhtsa.gov

Occurred 2025-03-14 · Zoox · Investigated by NHTSA

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What happened in ADS Software May Cause Unexpected Hard Braking?
Zoox, Inc. (Zoox) is recalling certain Automated Driving Systems (ADS) equipped with software versions released prior to November 5, 2024. In certain driving scenarios, such as when a motorcyclist rapidly approaches the rear of the vehicle or a cyclist enters a nearby crosswalk, the vehicle may brake hard unexpectedly. [NHTSA campaign 25E019000] source: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E019000
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-06-25

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Last reviewed 2026-06-25

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