The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has identified a large number of reported incidents of Waymo AVs passing stopped schools buses with the school bus's red lights flashing and/or the stop arm extended. On December 10, 2025, Waymo filed recall 25E084 to address the safety risk associated with driving past such stopped school buses.
Recall 25E084 addresses a software issue which may cause the Waymo vehicle to pass a stopped school bus when the school bus’s red lights are flashing and/or stop arm is extended, so that the Waymo vehicle appropriately will remain stationary.
The recall report indicated that the remedy for this defect, a software update, was completed for all affected vehicles on November 17, 2025. Of the total reported incidents identified during PE25013, a majority of the incidents occurred after the November 17, 2025 remedy date.
ODI is opening this Recall Query (RQ) to assess the adequacy of the remedy for Recall 25E084 and to identify the cause(s) of the conditions leading to the post-remedy reports.
","subject":"Effectiveness of recall remedy for Waymo AVs passing stopped school buses","investigationNumber":"006","nhtsaId":"RQ26006"},{"id":1989490,"openDate":"2026-11-06T21:16:58Z","artemisId":102625,"investigationType":"PE","issueYear":"26","status":"O","latestActivityDate":"2026-11-06T21:16:58Z","description":"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 8 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) and 4 Early Warning Reporting “Death and Injury” reports alleging burn injuries following side airbag deployment in model years 2021-2026 Ford Explorer vehicles. Consumers have described that during a crash involving deployment of the seat-mounted side airbag, they sustained burn injuries. Burn injuries have been reported for both drivers and front passengers and were typically diagnosed as second or third-degree burns requiring medical treatment. Some of the VOQs report injuries to law enforcement officers following side airbag deployments in Ford Explorer Police Interceptors.
ODI has opened this PE to evaluate the scope, frequency, and potential safety-related consequences of the alleged defect. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
","subject":"Burn Injuries From Side Airbag Deployment","investigationNumber":"008","nhtsaId":"PE26008"},{"id":1987027,"openDate":"2026-10-30T16:27:11Z","artemisId":102187,"investigationType":"RQ","issueYear":"26","status":"O","latestActivityDate":"2026-10-30T16:27:11Z","description":"In response to thermal events, various manufacturers filed NHTSA recalls for loose hardware inside the propulsion battery packs, naming BorgWarner, and their acquired company Akasol, as the supplier.
On February 5, 2025, Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) filed recall 25V055 covering certain 2023-2025 VNRE vehicles. On March 25, 2025, Volvo expanded the recall to increase the population from 13 to 77 vehicles. On April 3, 2025, Volvo expanded the recall to increase the population to 142 vehicles. On July 22, 2025, Volvo further expanded the recall to increase the population to 174 vehicles.
On March 11, 2025, Cummins Inc. (Cummins) filed recall 25E018 to cover battery packs used in Blue Bird buses. After four population amendments in five months, the number of affected battery packs had increased from 19 to 107.
On March 25, 2025, Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) filed recall 25V184 covering four 2022-2023 Nova Bus LFS transit buses. On April 3, 2025, Nova Bus expanded the recall to 10 vehicles. On May 14, 2025, the recall population increased to 16 vehicles. Finally, on July 22, 2025, Nova Bus expanded the recall to 24 vehicles.
On March 25, 2025, Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) filed recall 25V185 initially for seven 2022-2025 Mack LRBE trucks. The population increased to 10 on April 3, 2025 and then to 17 vehicles on July 22, 2025.
On April 1, 2025, Gillig, LLC (Gillig) filed recall 25V203 for 15 2023-2024 Low Floor transit buses. On May 23, 2025, Gillig expanded this recall to 27 vehicles.
On May 29, 2025, based on the above filings, BorgWarner (Akasol) filed recall 25E035. After amendments, the final population was 543 battery packs.
Based on the repeated expansions, often based on additional failures in the field outside the scope of what had been recalled, as well as other reports of post-recall remedy failures, ODI is opening this Recall Query (RQ) to understand how the recalls were scoped and assess the remedy effectiveness of the recalls.
","subject":"Scope and remedy effectiveness of recalls 25E018, 25E035, 25V055, 25V184, 25V185, and 25V203.","investigationNumber":"005","nhtsaId":"RQ26005"},{"id":1985426,"openDate":"2026-10-23T20:57:47Z","artemisId":102523,"investigationType":"RQ","issueYear":"26","status":"O","latestActivityDate":"2026-10-23T20:57:47Z","description":"In September 2024, Ford Motor Company filed a safety recall (NHTSA recall 24V684) covering certain MY 2022-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles equipped with a Connected Touch Radio (CTR). For these vehicles, the rear-view camera may freeze while the vehicle is in reverse. A frozen image can provide false information for the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. As a remedy, dealers will update the CTR software in affected vehicles.
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 5 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging frozen rear-view camera images following the remedy of recall 24V684 in a subset population of Maverick and Maverick Hybrid vehicles equipped with the CTR. The complaints report a frozen rear-view camera image while in reverse. Further, ODI is aware of a redacted number of related failures reported to ODI by Ford.
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Recall Query (RQ) to evaluate the remedy effectiveness and scope of recall 24V684 to fully assess the potential safety-related problems. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
","subject":"Frozen Rear-view Camera Image","investigationNumber":"004","nhtsaId":"RQ26004"},{"id":1985425,"openDate":"2026-10-23T20:49:05Z","artemisId":102486,"investigationType":"DP","issueYear":"26","status":"O","latestActivityDate":"2026-10-23T20:49:05Z","description":"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition on July 28, 2026, requesting a defect investigation to “determine if a structural failure of the landing gear support system is related to or within the scope of Recall 24V637, determine if the scope of 24V637 should be expanded, and to determine if Recall 18E059 presents a related weld-fatigue failure as the landing gear failure”.
The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11741673.
A defect petition has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition.
","subject":"Evaluate landing gear collapse on 2017 Great Dane refrigerated trailers with Jost landing gear.","investigationNumber":"012","nhtsaId":"DP26012"},{"id":1985424,"openDate":"2026-10-23T20:47:59Z","artemisId":102453,"investigationType":"DP","issueYear":"26","status":"O","latestActivityDate":"2026-10-23T20:47:59Z","description":"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition on June 13, 2026, requesting an investigation into camshaft and lifter failures in Ford 7.3L gasoline engines used in 2021-2022 Ford E-350 and 2021 Ford F59 and F-750 vehicles.
The Petitioner alleges that insufficient oil lubrication at low idle (~6 psi) causes severe wear on lifter rollers and camshaft lobes, leading to catastrophic engine failure and sudden loss of motive power while driving at highway speeds with little to no warning. The petition further alleges that Ford Motor Company was aware of the root cause and released a software calibration patch raising idle speed to ~1,000 RPM, but failed to initiate a public safety recall or notify vehicle owners.
The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11764421.
This defect petition has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition.
","subject":"Camshaft and Lifter Failure in Ford 7.3L Gasoline Engines","investigationNumber":"011","nhtsaId":"DP26011"},{"id":1982041,"openDate":"2026-10-09T20:13:37Z","artemisId":102557,"investigationType":"DP","issueYear":"26","status":"O","latestActivityDate":"2026-10-09T20:13:37Z","description":"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a DP on September 23, 2026, requesting an investigation into model year (MY) 2026 Tesla Robotaxis (Model Y and Cybercab) with the Automated Driving System (ADS) engaged. The Petitioner alleges that the ADS exceeds posted speed limits in active school zones.
Along with the request, the Petitioner provided 3 links to video footage as supporting evidence.
A DP has been opened to evaluate the allegations and determine whether to grant or deny the petition.
The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number: 11766676.
","subject":"Exceeds posted speed limits in active school zones","investigationNumber":"010","nhtsaId":"DP26010"},{"id":1982042,"openDate":"2026-10-09T20:07:25Z","artemisId":102558,"investigationType":"RQ","issueYear":"26","status":"O","latestActivityDate":"2026-10-09T20:07:25Z","description":"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 118 complaints alleging detachment of the upper grille deflector on 2022-2024 model year (MY) GMC Sierra vehicles. 21 of these 118 complaints allege that the upper grille deflector detached after Recall 25V-060 was performed. The complaints allege that the upper grille deflector detaches while driving. In some cases, leading to a cracked windshield or surrounding vehicles needing to conduct evasive maneuvers.
On February 6, 2025, GM submitted Recall 25V-060 addressing upper grille deflector detachment for 2022MY GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured with a chrome grille deflector. 2022MY GMC Sierra vehicles which were not manufactured with a chrome grille deflector and 2023-2024MY GMC Sierra vehicles were not included in the recall.
ODI is opening this Recall Query (RQ) to assess the adequacy of the scope and remedy for Recall 25V-060.
To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
","subject":"Upper Grille Deflector Detachment","investigationNumber":"003","nhtsaId":"RQ26003"},{"id":1977138,"openDate":"2026-09-21T23:31:03Z","artemisId":102489,"investigationType":"PE","issueYear":"26","status":"O","latestActivityDate":"2026-09-21T23:31:03Z","description":"The Office of Defects Investigation (\"ODI\") has identified crashes involving vehicles equipped with devices manufactured by comma.ai (“comma”) occurring under similar circumstances. ODI received notice of five (5) crashes in which vehicles with comma devices installed reportedly struck stopped or slowly moving vehicles within the same travel lane. ODI has confirmed that the systems were powered on or engaged in multiple crashes. Preliminary data reviewed by ODI suggests that the comma system may not have adequately detected or responded to the in-lane vehicles. Two crashes resulted in a total of three (3) fatalities. Four of the five crashes contributed to various non-fatal injuries, including serious injuries, to eleven (11) other individuals.
The comma devices are after-market accessory systems intended to augment a vehicle’s driving automation capabilities. The devices are sold with wire harnesses that connect to existing vehicle systems and use the device’s cameras alongside stock vehicle sensors as a basis to provide sustained automated control of speed and vehicle heading with options for other enhanced features enabled by software loaded onto the devices. The devices are sold directly to consumers, and the company’s provided setup instructions are intended for consumer installation. The company advertises on its website that, with its “step-by-step guide,” a consumer can “[g]et set up in your car in 15 minutes.” According to the website, the devices provide “hands free driving for the car you already have,” and the software (openpilot) that comma develops to operate on the devices is described as “an open source advanced driver assistance system that works on 325+ car models” and “[c]an drive for hours without intervention.” The company’s website states that “openpilot requires the driver to be alert, pay attention, and be ready to take over at all times.”
ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation to investigate further any incidents involving the comma devices and openpilot, particularly crashes involving slower or stopped vehicles or hazards in lane. The investigation will obtain data to verify system status for each incident and evaluate system performance and safeguards that are intended to ensure safe operation of vehicles equipped with comma devices. Additionally, to the extent that modified software based on openpilot (i.e., a “fork”) is involved in a crash or other incident, ODI will evaluate the incident and consider the shared components between openpilot and the fork.
The SGO incidents cited in the Opening Resume are listed below by report ID and are available for download at NHTSA.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting
30351-15888
30351-14668
30351-11961
30351-1807
62-14853
","subject":"Crashes involving comma.ai driving automation products","investigationNumber":"007","nhtsaId":"PE26007"},{"id":1975305,"openDate":"2026-09-14T22:41:05Z","artemisId":102488,"investigationType":"AQ","issueYear":"26","status":"O","latestActivityDate":"2026-09-14T22:41:05Z","description":"The Office of Defects Investigation (\"ODI\") has identified several incident reports submitted by Avride Inc. (\"Avride\") in response to Standing General Order 2021-01 (\"SGO\") with potentially incomplete or inaccurate information. Certain of these reports indicate that, at the time of submission, Avride was not aware of any injuries resulting from the crashes, and some state that police reports of the crashes were available. ODI obtained copies of these police reports, as well as copies of police reports for other crashes Avride reported under the SGO for which Avride did not list police reports as an available source of data. The police reports indicate potential injuries were sustained by occupants of Avride vehicles and/or occupants of other vehicles involved in the crash.
ODI also identified SGO reports stating that an injury was reported or alleged, but subsequent updated reports indicate that no injuries were alleged.
NHTSA is opening this Audit Query (\"AQ\"), a standard process for reviewing compliance with legal requirements, to evaluate reporting accuracy and completeness. As part of this review, NHTSA will assess whether any reports of prior incidents remain outstanding and whether the reports that were submitted reflect complete and accurate data based on available information.
The SGO incidents cited in the Opening Resume are listed below by report ID and are available for download at NHTSA.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting:
31101-13612
31101-13761
31101-14509
31101-14813
31101-15099
31101-15189
","subject":"Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements","investigationNumber":"003","nhtsaId":"AQ26003"}]}