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Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after one drove into active fire scene in Las Vegas

A Zoox robotaxi entered an active fire emergency scene not yet cordoned off by cones in the Las Vegas Valley on June 20, 2026, conducted a hard brake while trying to steer clear, and came to a stop; a Zoox employee had to guide it out. Zoox voluntarily recalled 105 robotaxis and issued a software update to improve detection of and response to heavy smoke. The incident was reported to NHTSA under the Automated Vehicle Exemption Program on June 25.

Occurred 2026-06-20 · Zoox Robotaxi at Phoenix · Zoox · Phoenix · Robotaxis · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. Las Vegas Review-Journal · https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/zoox-issues-robotaxi-recall-after-one-drives-into-active-fire-scene-3852614/ · 2026-07-20

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A Zoox robotaxi entered an active fire emergency scene not yet cordoned off by cones in the Las Vegas Valley on June 20, 2026, conducted a hard brake while trying to steer clear, and came to a stop; a Zoox employee had to guide it out. Zoox voluntarily recalled 105 robotaxis and issued a software update to improve detection of and response to heavy smoke. The incident was reported to NHTSA under the Automated Vehicle Exemption Program on June 25.
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The incident is recorded as occurring on June 20, 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 Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after one drove into active fire scene in Las Vegas?
Zoox Robotaxi by Zoox is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Phoenix.
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