WASHINGTON, June 18 — Waymo is recalling 3,871 ‌robotaxis in the US after identifying a software issue that could likely cause the vehicles to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving at speed, ‌the National Highway ⁠Traffic Safety Administration ⁠said today.

The recall pertains ⁠to ⁠certain Fifth Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) in ⁠robotaxis.

The auto safety regulator said Waymo has modified the scope of vehicle operations to ⁠restrict freeway driving.

Waymo will update the ADS software ⁠to detect where the vehicle is, ⁠to ⁠avoid entering construction zones, free of charge, ‌NHTSA said. — Reuters