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Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over software issue that could cause cars to drive into freeway construction zones

This is Waymo's second recall this year, following a May recall tied to one of its robotaxis entering a flooded roadway.

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What happened This is Waymo's second recall this year, following a May recall tied to one of its robotaxis entering a flooded roadway.
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Left / center-leftWaymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over software issue that could cause cars to drive into freeway construction zones

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Right / center-rightWaymo Recalls Robotaxis After Cars Drive Into Construction Zones

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Business InsiderNews report · Jun 19, 6:12 AM

Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over software issue that could cause cars to drive into freeway construction zones

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This is Waymo's second recall this year, following a May recall tied to one of its robotaxis entering a flooded roadway.

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The Epoch TimesNews report · Jun 19, 5:49 AM

Waymo Recalls Robotaxis After Cars Drive Into Construction Zones

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The voluntary recall is of the company's entire fleet of autonomous vehicles.

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