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25E019Equipment

ADS Software May Cause Unexpected Hard Braking

Safety Recall

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Manufacturer
Zoox, Inc.
Units affected
258
Recall opened
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Report date
Mar 13, 2025
Manufacturer campaign
25-01
Type
Equipment

Affected vehicles (2)

  • ZOOX AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEM9999
  • ZOOX ZOOX SEDAN2023–2024

Component / system

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Defect

Zoox, Inc. (Zoox) is recalling certain Automated Driving Systems (ADS) equipped with software versions released prior to November 5, 2024. In certain driving scenarios, such as when a motorcyclist rapidly approaches the rear of the vehicle or a cyclist enters a nearby crosswalk, the vehicle may brake hard unexpectedly.

Risk / consequence

Unexpected hard braking can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Zoox has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected driverless fleet vehicles were repaired by November 7, 2024. Zoox's number for this recall is 25-01.

Chronology of events

  1. see attached chronology report

Notification schedule

Dealer notification
NR - NR
Owner notification
NR - NR

Source: NHTSA campaign 25E019000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.