NHTSA recall 26E044000 · Jul 10, 2026
Zoox, Inc.: ADS Software May Fail to Detect and Respond to Heavy Smoke
Product
Automated Driving Systems (ADS)
Hazard
Failing to respond to low visibility conditions can increase the risk of a crash or impede first responders.
What to do
Zoox has updated the ADS software, free of charge. Zoox's number for this recall is 26-01.
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- Summary
- Zoox, Inc. (Zoox) is recalling certain Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The ADS software may fail to detect heavy smoke, allowing the vehicle to enter an area of low visibility, particularly active emergency scenes.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Recall type
- Equipment
- Potentially affected
- 105
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 26-01
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 12:58 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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