Waymo LLC - Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones
USWaymo LLC - Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones
Recalling Firm: Waymo LLC
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Driving through a closed construction zone increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The software may allow the vehicle to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving at speed.
Affected Products
Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones |
| Nhtsa id | 26E035000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E035000 |
| 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). The software may allow the vehicle to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving at speed. |
| Corrective action | Beginning June 16, 2026 Waymo updated the ADS software to detect when the vehicle is in and to avoid entering construction zones, free of charge. Waymo resumed vehicle operations on freeway June 25, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | Driving through a closed construction zone increases the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 3871 |
| Report received date | 2026-06-13T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Recalling FirmWaymo LLC
- Risk LevelELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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