Amazon’s self-driving unit Zoox has voluntarily recalled 258 cars due to problems with its autonomous driving system, which could lead to unexpected hard damage.
After the recall Preliminary investigation The agency received two reports of incidents, where the motorcycle rider collided with the rear of the Zoox vehicle, and the agency received two reports of incidents, namely the Toyota Highlanders equipped with ZOOX technology. Initial investigations found that in both cases, Zoox vehicles were carrying their autonomous systems on their own.
ZOOX recalled vehicles that were equipped with only software versions released before November 5, 2024. The company said in its NHTSA report that it resolved the issue with a software update by November 7, 2024.
TechCrunch has reached out to understand whether Zoox’s Toyota Highlanders are the only affected vehicle or whether Zoox’s upgrade has also been upgraded to its specially built robot.
Zoox is currently testing its limited number of custom robots without a steering wheel or pedal, In San Francisco and Las Vegas. Last June, ZOOX shared plans to start testing its technology Austin and Miami.
After several years of regulatory review, the investigation was recalled. Cruise safety incidents In 2023, it has been closed since then Absorb its parent company General Motor.
Last year, Waymo released Voluntary recall of 672 Jaguar I-Pace After several security incidents in the robot, including when colliding with a telephone pole.
