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Waymo Robotaxis Recalled Over Flood Risk
12 May
Summary
- Waymo is recalling 3,791 autonomous vehicles in the U.S.
- A software flaw could cause vehicles to drive into flooded areas.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the recall notice.
Approximately 3,791 Waymo autonomous vehicles are being recalled across the United States. This action was prompted by a self-driving software malfunction identified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The critical issue involves the potential for the robotaxis to erroneously navigate onto flooded roadways. The NHTSA confirmed the recall on Tuesday, bringing attention to the safety measures in place for autonomous vehicle technology.
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