NHTSA recall 26E035000 · Jun 13, 2026
Waymo LLC: Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones
Product
5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS)
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.
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- 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.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Recall type
- Equipment
- Potentially affected
- 3,871
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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