# nhtsa_recall (us_nhtsa)

Zoox recalls fleet of 105 autonomous vehicles because they may not detect heavy smoke and could impede emergency responders. Robotaxi drove into heavy smoke.

## Key facts

- Jurisdiction: us_nhtsa
- Filing type: nhtsa_recall
- Status: recalled
- Decision date: 2026-07-17

## Covered models (1)

- [Zoox Robotaxi](/models/zoox-robotaxi.md)

## Sources (1)

- [https://www.reuters.com/world/zoox-recalls-self-driving-cars-because-they-may-not-detect-smoke-2026-07-17/](https://www.reuters.com/world/zoox-recalls-self-driving-cars-because-they-may-not-detect-smoke-2026-07-17/)

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