9999 WAYMO 5TH GENERATION ADS

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Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) with software versions released prior to the November 7, 2024 software release. The software may cause the vehicles to collide with certain roadway barriers, such as chains and gates.

Risk: A vehicle that crashes into chains, gates, or other gate-like roadway barriers increases the risk of injury.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) with software versions released prior to May 29, 2024 and map software released prior to June 4, 2024. The ADS systems could fail to avoid a pole or similar object.

Risk: The inability to avoid a pole or similar object increases the risk of a crash.

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The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a failure was noticed with a 2023 Jaguar I-Pace operated under the Waymo ride-share program. The vehicle would intermittently stop in the middle of traffic while completing rideshare trips. The contact expressed a concern that the ongoing failure posed a safety hazard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

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Waymo ran a red light at [XXX] on [XXX] in Santa Monica, CA. It was traveling probably 20-25 mph (less than the speed limit) and could have easily stopped after the light turned yellow at [XXX] . Instead it continued through the intersection while the light turned red. I was a pedestrian waiting to cross and was delayed by the Waymo. I could have been hit if I entered with the walk signal. Please see video here: [XXX] . I reported this to Waymo. They refused to acknowledge the mistake or explain what specific actions they were taking in response. While this situation was not exceptionally dangerous, that was partly because I took caution. A human driver may slightly misjudge this sort of situation, but I cannot understand why an autonomous vehicle would do it. It was not a challenging driving situation for a computer to solve if it is generally trying to operate within the rules. I am concerned that Waymo is cheating a bit on red lights on purpose to save time. I strongly support autonomous vehicles for safety, but they only help if companies take the rules seriously. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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The contact called about failures with 2024 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. The contact stated that on four separate occasion had experienced failures with Waymo powered Jaguar vehicles. The contact stated that while exiting a one-way circle, a Waymo vehicle started driving towards her vehicle in the wrong direction. The Waymo vehicle eventually stopped right before crashing into the bumper of the contact's vehicle. The contact then stated that the Waymo reversed independently and parked in the corner of the circle. The contact stated that in another incident, a Waymo vehicle failed to stop at a 4-way intersection and drove through stop sign. In addition, the contact stated that while driving in her lane at a slow speed, a Waymo vehicle entered the contact's lane and cut the contact off. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at a moderate rate of speed, another Waymo vehicle stopped far beyond the stop sign line and was in the contact's lane. The contact was forced to drive around the Waymo vehicle to avoid crashing into the vehicle. The contact expressed grave concerns about these vehicles and believed that these vehicles were a danger to public safety.