Tesla is recalling 53,822 electric cars to remove software that allows cars to roll past stop signs, violating most state laws and increasing the likelihood of accidents.
The recall covers Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles from the 2017 through 2022 model years that have received firmware release 2020.40.4.10 or later and have a beta version of the driver assistance system. Tesla’s fully autonomous driving (FSD), according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report.
Recent firmware updates allow FSD to implement rollover stops, allowing vehicles traveling through intersections to stop at up to 5.6 mph without a complete stop. all, according to the report.
2022 Tesla Model 3
However, cars will only do that if this feature is activated, they are already traveling less than 5.6 mph when approaching the intersection and do not detect cars, pedestrians or cyclists.” relevant” is moving, the report noted.
Tesla released the updated affected firmware in October 2020, according to the report. Tesla representatives met with NHTSA on January 10, 2022 and January 19, 2022, to discuss the parking feature. The report said a voluntary recall was made on January 20.
Tesla will disable the rollover function on all vehicles and remove it from future software releases, the report said.
2021 Tesla Model S Plaid
Some states now allow cyclists to stop—But they have less weight for vehicles that threaten pedestrians at their command. Therefore, there is no such right to automobiles that we know of.
Tesla has only applied the “beta” portion of city driving to drivers who have achieved a specific safety score — even though the head of NHTSA has called it and the name “Full Self-Driving.” “irresponsible. “The system is a driver aid, and not for self-driving cars.
However, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has for years insisted that Tesla is just a software update instead of autonomous driving and this will allow owners to rent out their cars. called “robotaxis”. Last week, Musk suggested that the robotaxi potential of its so-called complete self-driving system is more important than a $25,000 car.
2021 Tesla Model X
Assisted driving mode aside, a positive for single-pedal driving allowed by the Model 3 and other electric vehicles is that it ask the driver to be more aware. even though Not all automakers are convinced Effectively assist one-pedal driving.
Tesla’s ability to update software over the air will at least allow the company to correct its mistakes quickly. Updates have allowed for real safety measures in the past, including tweaking the Model 3’s braking behavior for better/safer stops.
And to add to a growing debate: Should over-the-air updates to driver assistance systems — to comply with traffic laws, in this case — be identified as a safety recall? Let us know in your comments section below.
