United StatesWaymo LLC is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) installed on its vehicles; affected systems are identified as Waymo’s 5th Generation ADS. The software may allow a vehicle to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving at speed, increasing crash risk. Beginning June 16, 2026 Waymo updated the ADS software to detect and avoid construction zones free of charge, and Waymo resumed freeway vehicle operations on June 25, 2026.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26E035000
The hazard
Driving through a closed construction zone increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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