Assistance system not safe
Tesla has to recall two million cars
December 13, 2023, 3:27 p.m
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There has long been criticism of the name “Autopilot” for the driving assistance system in Tesla vehicles. The accusation is that it suggests a false sense of security. After years of investigation, the US auto safety agency is going one step further and calling for the recall of two million vehicles.
Tesla has to update the software for the “Autopilot” assistance system in around two million cars in the USA due to safety defects. In a years-long investigation, the US auto safety authority National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that the car manufacturer’s driver assistance system was not good enough to prevent misuse. “Automated technology holds great promise for improving safety, but only if used responsibly,” the agency said.
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If Tesla Autopilot is active, the vehicles regulate their speed independently as long as they remain in the same lane; With an extended autopilot function, you can also change lanes. It is not a function that enables autonomous driving, but rather a driving assistance system – even if the name suggests otherwise.
NHTSA’s investigation continues as the agency reviews the effectiveness of Tesla’s fix. As Tesla noted in the recall report, the software update will be installed online from December 12th or shortly thereafter. The recall is the second this year. Tesla is increasingly being criticized after hundreds of accidents. Some of these accidents also resulted in people dying.