Zoox is currently testing a limited number of its custom robotaxis in San Francisco and Las Vegas, with plans to expand testing to Austin and Miami. The recall occurs amid increased regulatory scrutiny following a safety incident with Cruise in 2023, which led to its absorption by General Motors. This situation mirrors a similar recall by Waymo last year, involving 672 Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis after several safety incidents. The article notes that the information has been updated with new details from Zoox, and the headline was adjusted to reflect the nature of the software recall.
Key takeaways:
- Zoox, Amazon's autonomous driving unit, has issued a voluntary recall for 258 vehicles due to issues with its autonomous driving system that could cause unexpected hard braking.
- The recall affects vehicles equipped with software versions released before November 5, 2024, and the issue was addressed with a software update by November 7, 2024.
- While the recall does not involve Zoox's purpose-built robotaxi, those vehicles are included since some were equipped with similar software.
- The recall follows heightened scrutiny from regulators after a safety incident with Cruise in 2023 and a similar recall by Waymo last year.