Tesla Recalls 2 Million Cars for Advanced Autopilot Upgrade Amid Safety Concerns

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Tesla is now evidently recalling its whooping 2 million electric cars of Models X, Y, S, and 3 of the 2012 version. The reason is to install its advanced version of the Autopilot system over an issue quoted by the federal safety regulator regarding safety alerts.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiated a safety probe in August 2021 following reports of fatal crashes involving Tesla’s Autopilot feature.

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Tesla, while disputing NHTSA’s analysis, agreed to deploy a software update via over-the-air technology. The update aims to enhance controls and alerts, emphasizing driver responsibility during Autosteer engagement.

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Legal experts express reservations about relying on a software-only fix, emphasizing the need for systemic safeguards to prevent foreseeable misuse.

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Critics argue that the recall places significant responsibility on human drivers rather than enhancing the system’s intrinsic safeguards.

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Tesla and court issues

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Autopilot demonstrates a safety level approximately 10 times higher than the US average and roughly 5 times greater than a Tesla without any Autopilot technology activated.

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