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Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after glitch allowed some vehicles to 'drive into standing water'
Waymo issued a voluntary recall of about 3,800 of its robotaxis to fix software issues that could allow them to drive into flooded roadways.
TL;DR
- Waymo is recalling about 3,800 robotaxis in the U.S.
- The recall is for vehicles with fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems.
- A software issue could allow the vehicles to drive onto flooded roadways.
- An incident in San Antonio where a Waymo AV entered a flooded road and was swept into a creek prompted the recall.
- Waymo is implementing software safeguards and operational limitations for extreme weather.
- Waymo operates commercial robotaxi services in 11 U.S. markets.