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Zoox sudden braking issue resolved by 2024?
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U.S. NHTSA Probes Amazon's Zoox Robotaxis After Sudden Braking, Minor Injuries
May 13, 2024, 02:30 PM
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a preliminary investigation into Amazon's autonomous vehicle unit, Zoox, following two incidents where the self-driving SUVs unexpectedly braked and were subsequently rear-ended by motorcyclists, leading to minor injuries. The probe involves an estimated 500 Zoox vehicles, specifically targeting issues with the Toyota Highlander models equipped with Zoox technology. This investigation comes after the NHTSA received two complaints about the sudden braking incidents.
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Recall issued • 33%
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