Waymo 5th Generation Automated Driving System recalled for construction zone entry risk
What this means
Waymo's 5th Generation Automated Driving System software may allow vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones and continue driving at speed. This increases the risk of a crash. Waymo has temporarily restricted freeway driving on affected vehicles while developing a permanent software fix.
- If your vehicle uses Waymo's 5th Generation ADS, expect limited freeway operation until the software update is released.
- Waymo will provide a free software update to detect and avoid construction zones once it becomes available.
- Contact Waymo for details on the update timeline and how it affects your vehicle's operation.
The agency's original wording
Driving through a closed construction zone increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is currently under development. In the interim, Waymo modified the scope of vehicle operations to restrict freeway driving. Waymo will update the ADS software to detect when the vehicle is in and to avoid entering construction zones, free of charge.
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E035000Want us to check the next one for you?
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