Waymo, the subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet and a U.S. robotaxi leader, has recalled nearly 4,000 of its driverless cars after several incidents in which its robotaxis entered closed-off highway construction zones.
The recall, filed Wednesday with the federal road safety agency (NHTSA), covers 3,871 vehicles.
According to the filing, reviewed by AFP, "under certain circumstances, the autonomous vehicle may enter and drive at speed in freeway construction zones due to inappropriately prioritizing the avoidance of other freeway hazards and/or failing to recognize the construction zone," increasing the risk of a crash.
The company logged 13 incidents in April and May, six near Phoenix and seven in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Waymo suspended highway driving on May 19.
