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# Waymo recalls 3,871 vehicles over freeway construction zone entry failures (NHTSA 26E035)

Canonical ID: `8648261c-4426-4fcb-b030-499d14cbde27`

- **Occurred:** 2026-06-17
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) (id: `2128addc-20c8-4c31-aef5-be5ada97aede`)

Waymo submitted a Part 573 Safety Recall Report to NHTSA on June 17, 2026, recalling 3,871 vehicles with 5th Generation ADS. Between April and May 2026, Waymo AVs entered active freeway construction zones in Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area by driving past ramp closure signs or between cones, due to the ADS inappropriately prioritizing avoidance of other freeway hazards. Waymo implemented freeway driving restrictions and is developing software improvements.

## Sources (1)

1. **NHTSA** · https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26E035-7637.pdf

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-07-16 · agent:recon

## Common questions

### What happened in Waymo recalls 3,871 vehicles over freeway construction zone entry failures (NHTSA 26E035)?

Waymo submitted a Part 573 Safety Recall Report to NHTSA on June 17, 2026, recalling 3,871 vehicles with 5th Generation ADS. Between April and May 2026, Waymo AVs entered active freeway construction zones in Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area by driving past ramp closure signs or between cones, due to the ADS inappropriately prioritizing avoidance of other freeway hazards. Waymo implemented freeway driving restrictions and is developing software improvements.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on June 17, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in Waymo recalls 3,871 vehicles over freeway construction zone entry failures (NHTSA 26E035)?

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 Waymo recalls 3,871 vehicles over freeway construction zone entry failures (NHTSA 26E035)?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of Waymo recalls 3,871 vehicles over freeway construction zone entry failures (NHTSA 26E035)?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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