Waymo recalls 3,871 5th-gen robotaxis after 13 closed-freeway construction zone incidents

Waymo is recalling nearly 3,871 vehicles running its 5th Generation Automated Driving System after 13 incidents in which robotaxis entered closed freeway construction zones in places including the San Francisco Bay Area. The company has halted autonomous freeway operations while engineers work on a software fix, which was still in development as of June 13. The defect could allow vehicles to pass ramp-closure signage, enter closed areas and continue traveling at posted speeds, according to an NHTSA recall report.