Zoox issues software recall after robotaxi drives into heavy smoke in Las Vegas

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    "url": "https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/07/20/zoox-issues-software-recall-after-robotaxi-drives-into-heavy-smoke-las-vegas/",
    "title": "Zoox issues software recall after robotaxi drives into heavy smoke in Las Vegas - FOX5 Vegas",
    "excerpt": "LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) - Zoox has issued a voluntary software recall for its autonomous vehicles after one drove through an active fire emergency with heavy smoke in the Las Vegas area. The incident occurred on June 20, according to a federal safety recall report, though the exact location is unclear. The report says the unoccupied Zoox vehicle encountered heavy smoke from an active fire emergency that had not been cordoned off with traffic cones yet. The vehicle entered the scene, braked hard and attempted to steer away before coming to a stop. MORE ON FOX5: Pedestrian sustains life-threatening injuries in crash near Craig, Nellis A teleguidance tactician then guided the vehicle in reverse out of the scene, the report noted. First responders subsequently placed traffic cones at the location, blocking two of the three through-lanes. Zoox notified NHTSA of the event on June 25, 2026, under its obligations through the Automated Vehicle Exemption Program. The recall, filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, covers Zoox’s automated driving system software produced between April 23 and July 8. According to the recall report, the software may not detect and respond to heavy smoke in certain situations, particularly near active emergency scenes. NHTSA identified the safety risk as an increased potential for a crash or impediment to first responders due to reduced...",
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