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Waymo LLC — Vehicle May Pass a Stopped School Bus

Passing a stopped school bus increases risk of crash with a pedestrian.

From the NHTSA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Waymo LLC recalls

What to do

  1. Waymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by November 17, 2025.

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Product
Vehicle May Pass a Stopped School Bus

Details

Units affected
3067
Recall number
25E084000

In the NHTSA's words

Description
Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) operating a software version prior to the November 5, 2025 release. The software may cause the vehicle to pass a stopped school bus even when the red lights are flashing and/or stop arm is extended. Passing a stopped school bus increases risk of crash with a pedestrian. Waymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by November 17, 2025.
Hazard
Passing a stopped school bus increases risk of crash with a pedestrian.
Remedy
Waymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by November 17, 2025.

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