NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Waymo LLC - ADS Software Error May Cause Crash
Published: June 10, 2024Recall ID: 24E049000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The inability to avoid a pole or similar object increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) with software versions released prior to May 29, 2024 and map software released prior to June 4, 2024. The ADS systems could fail to avoid a pole or similar object.
Affected Products
ADS Software Error May Cause Crash
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | ADS Software Error May Cause Crash |
| Nhtsa id | 24E049000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E049000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Waymo LLC |
| Defect summary | Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) with software versions released prior to May 29, 2024 and map software released prior to June 4, 2024. The ADS systems could fail to avoid a pole or similar object. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Waymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by June 6, 2024. |
| Consequence summary | The inability to avoid a pole or similar object increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | R24-002 |
| Potentially affected | 672 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |