Waymo 5TH Generation Ads: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 24E049000 · 672 units potentially affected · filed Jun 10, 2024
What's wrong
Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) with software versions released prior to May 29, 2024 and map software released prior to June 4, 2024. The ADS systems could fail to avoid a pole or similar object.
Why it matters
The inability to avoid a pole or similar object increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Waymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by June 6, 2024.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24E049000
- Manufacturer no.
- R24-002
- Manufacturer
- Waymo Llc
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
- Units affected
- 672
- Report received
- Jun 10, 2024
- Owner letters
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- Type
- Equipment
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.