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Waymo LLC - Software May Cause Vehicle to Hit Roadway Barrier

Published: May 12, 2025Recall ID: 25E034000Category: vehiclesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

A vehicle that crashes into chains, gates, or other gate-like roadway barriers increases the risk of injury.

Product Description & Identification

Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) with software versions released prior to the November 7, 2024 software release. The software may cause the vehicles to collide with certain roadway barriers, such as chains and gates.

Affected Products

Software May Cause Vehicle to Hit Roadway Barrier

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
SubjectSoftware May Cause Vehicle to Hit Roadway Barrier
Nhtsa id25E034000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall link › Urlhttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E034000
Recall link › DescriptionGo to Recall
Recall typeEquipment
Do not driveNo
ManufacturerWaymo LLC
Defect summaryWaymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) with software versions released prior to the November 7, 2024 software release. The software may cause the vehicles to collide with certain roadway barriers, such as chains and gates.
Corrective actionWaymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by December 26, 2024.
Consequence summaryA vehicle that crashes into chains, gates, or other gate-like roadway barriers increases the risk of injury.
Mfr campaign numberR25-001
Potentially affected1212
Report received date2025-05-12T00:00:00.000
Fire risk when parkedNo

Overview

  • Recalling FirmWaymo LLC
  • Risk LevelELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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