Amazon’s robotaxi unit Zoox recalls 258 vehicles over unexpected braking issue

Amazon.com’s self-driving unit, Zoox, has recalled 258 vehicles due to issues with its automated driving system (ADS) that could cause unexpected hard braking, the company said on Wednesday.

The recall affects vehicles equipped with ADS software versions released before November 5, according to a report Zoox filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration last week.

The California-based company said it has addressed the issue by updating the ADS software on affected vehicles.

While the company has not publicly disclosed the number of…