Zoox announces voluntary recall of software in more than 200 cars
Zoox announces voluntary recall of software in more than 200 cars
Foster City-based robotaxi company Zoox announced a voluntary recall of software used in more than 200 vehicles this week.
FOSTER CITY, Calif. - Foster City-based robotaxi company Zoox announced a voluntary recall this week of software used in more than 200 vehicles.
The ride-hailing service, owned by parent-company Amazon.com, said the recalled software is no longer in use.
This comes after two rear-end collisions that injured two motorcyclists. Zoox noted this week that the collisions occurred when the company's cars were rear-ended by motorcyclists after the cars unexpectedly braked.
"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," according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Those collisions prompted an investigation by the traffic agency, leading to the eventual recall.
Zoox said the recall involves vehicles equipped with self-driving software versions released before Nov. 5.
The NHTSA said the affected cars were repaired by Nov. 7.
Zoox autonomous ride-hailing service vehicle.
"The recalled software is no longer in use, and no Zoox vehicles on the road operate with this software today," the company's statement read.
Zoox announced last November that they had begun testing their robotaxis in San Francisco where they can commonly be seen roaming the streets.
Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that more than 200 Zoox cars were recalled, instead of the software used in the cars.
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