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Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zones

Waymo filed a recall with NHTSA for nearly 3,900 robotaxis after more than a dozen incidents since early April 2026 in California and Arizona where AVs drove past ramp closure signs into active freeway construction zones. Waymo restricted freeway operations and updated software to improve construction-zone awareness. This was Waymo's second recall in just over a month.

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. NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report 26E035 · https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26E035-7637.pdf · 2026-06-18
  2. 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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What happened in Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zones?
Waymo filed a recall with NHTSA for nearly 3,900 robotaxis after more than a dozen incidents since early April 2026 in California and Arizona where AVs drove past ramp closure signs into active freeway construction zones. Waymo restricted freeway operations and updated software to improve construction-zone awareness. This was Waymo's second recall in just over a month.
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 nearly 3,900 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.
Has anyone responded to Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zones?
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What is the current status of Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zones?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
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