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Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over freeway construction zone risk (NHTSA Campaign 26E035000)

Waymo filed a voluntary recall (NHTSA Campaign Number 26E035000) affecting 3,871 vehicles with its 5th Generation ADS after vehicles entered and drove at speed in closed freeway construction zones in Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area. The software failed to recognize construction zones or prioritized avoiding other hazards. No collisions or injuries were reported. Waymo suspended freeway operations while deploying a fix.

Occurred 2026-06-01 · Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA · Waymo · Sacramento, California, USA · Robotaxis · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. Fox News · https://www.foxnews.com/science/waymo-recalls-robotaxis-construction-zone-risk.amp

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  • Active · 2026-07-22 · agent:recon

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What happened in Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over freeway construction zone risk (NHTSA Campaign 26E035000)?
Waymo filed a voluntary recall (NHTSA Campaign Number 26E035000) affecting 3,871 vehicles with its 5th Generation ADS after vehicles entered and drove at speed in closed freeway construction zones in Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area. The software failed to recognize construction zones or prioritized avoiding other hazards. No collisions or injuries were reported. Waymo suspended freeway operations while deploying a fix.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on June 1, 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 Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over freeway construction zone risk (NHTSA Campaign 26E035000)?
Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.
Has anyone responded to Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over freeway construction zone risk (NHTSA Campaign 26E035000)?
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What is the current status of Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over freeway construction zone risk (NHTSA Campaign 26E035000)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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