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Tesla’s Nationwide Recall: Tesla is initiating a major recall of over 2 million vehicles in the U.S. This recall affects models Y, S, 3, and X manufactured between October 5, 2012, and December 7, 2023. The action follows a detailed two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into crashes involving the Autopilot system, with some being fatal.
Issue with Autopilot Monitoring System: The NHTSA’s probe revealed inadequacies in the Autopilot’s driver attention monitoring system, highlighting potential misuse risks. In response, Tesla is set to roll out a software update. This update aims to enhance driver engagement controls and alerts, particularly modifying the Autosteer feature to limit its use to safe conditions and enhancing visual alerts for better driver compliance.
Tesla’s Compliance and Safety Emphasis: Despite initial disagreements with the NHTSA’s analysis, Tesla has agreed to the recall to mitigate the issues. The company emphasizes the importance of driver involvement and readiness to take control, underscoring that features like Autopilot and Full Self Driving are assistive and not replacements for attentive driving.
Ongoing Safety Oversight: The NHTSA continues to monitor Tesla’s implementation of these safety measures closely. This recall forms part of a broader scrutiny of Tesla’s safety practices and the effectiveness of its automated systems.
Primary Sources: Associated Press Rating, Bloomberg Rating
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