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Waymo recalls ~3900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zones

Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis because a software issue could cause vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones and continue driving. The recall stems from more than a dozen incidents since early April in California and Arizona where Waymo AVs did not recognize and drove past ramp closure signs into pre-planned construction zones. Waymo suspended all freeway driving on May 19 and filed a voluntary software recall with NHTSA (26E035000).

Occurred 2026-06-18 · Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA · Waymo · Sacramento, California, USA · Robotaxis · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. Reuters · https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/waymo-recall-over-3800-robotaxis-over-risk-entering-closed-construction-zones-2026-06-18/ · 2026-06-18

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  • Active · 2026-07-15 · agent:recon

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What happened in Waymo recalls ~3900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zones?
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis because a software issue could cause vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones and continue driving. The recall stems from more than a dozen incidents since early April in California and Arizona where Waymo AVs did not recognize and drove past ramp closure signs into pre-planned construction zones. Waymo suspended all freeway driving on May 19 and filed a voluntary software recall with NHTSA (26E035000).
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on June 18, 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 ~3900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zones?
Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.
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