ADS Software Error May Cause Crash
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Waymo LLC |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 24E013000 |
| Report Received Date | 2/13/2024 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 444 |
| Completion Rate | 100% |
| Recall Category | Equipment |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) with software versions released prior to December 20, 2023. The ADS systems may inaccurately predict the movement of a towed vehicle.
Issue
Inaccurately predicting the movement of another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
Inaccurately predicting the movement of another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Waymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by January 12, 2024.
