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.
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Identifiers in this source record
WAYMO 5TH GENERATION ADSVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Driving through a closed construction zone increases the risk of a crash.
Official action
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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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- WAYMO 5TH GENERATION ADS
- Brand or manufacturer
- WAYMO
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26E035000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety