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Waymo recalls 672 vehicles after a robotaxi struck a utility pole in Phoenix

NHTSA recall 24E-049 (Jun 12 2024; underlying collision May 21 2024): software assigned a low damage score to a pole and maps did not account for an absent curb/road edge in an alley during a pullover. No injuries. Remedied via software + map update.

Occurred 2024-06-12 · Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA · Waymo · Sacramento, California, USA · Robotaxis · Investigated by NHTSA

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  • property damageverified

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  • 2026-06-05 · outcome_class
  • 2026-06-05 · outcome_class

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  1. NHTSA (Part 573, 24E-049) · https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24E049-1733.PDF
  2. CNBC · https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/13/waymo-recalls-672-self-driving-vehicles-after-arizona-collision.html

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What happened in Waymo recalls 672 vehicles after a robotaxi struck a utility pole in Phoenix?
NHTSA recall 24E-049 (Jun 12 2024; underlying collision May 21 2024): software assigned a low damage score to a pole and maps did not account for an absent curb/road edge in an alley during a pullover. No injuries. Remedied via software + map update.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on June 12, 2024 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 672 vehicles after a robotaxi struck a utility pole in Phoenix?
Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.
Has anyone responded to Waymo recalls 672 vehicles after a robotaxi struck a utility pole in Phoenix?
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 672 vehicles after a robotaxi struck a utility pole in Phoenix?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-21

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Last reviewed 2026-07-21

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