Avride Inc. equipment recall: ADS Software May Cause Unexpected Vehicle Movement
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 19, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Avride Inc. (Avride) is recalling certain Automated Driving Systems (ADS) equipped with software versions prior to RC-01-05. The ADS software may direct the vehicle to change lanes, merge, or veer left or right without yielding or maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles.
- The risk
Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
223 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Avride Inc. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
No earlier NHTSA recalls by Avride Inc. in records since Nov. 1, 2016.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Avride will update the ADS software, free of charge. All affected ADS-equipped fleet vehicles will be updated by August 31, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26E059000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Avride Inc. |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 19, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 223 items |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record