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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

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Sources (2)

  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

Common questions

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 is the recorded robot involved in this incident.
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 2026-06-04

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Last reviewed 2026-06-04

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