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Tesla Recalls 2 Million Vehicles in the US Amid Autopilot Safety Concerns

In a significant move impacting its entire fleet, Tesla announced a widespread recall of nearly 2 million vehicles traversing American roads. The decision to limit the use of its Autopilot feature comes after a thorough two-year investigation by US safety regulators, which scrutinized around 1,000 crashes involving the engaged Autopilot function.

Safety Concerns Prompt Recall

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) highlighted concerns regarding the Autopilot system, citing its potential to instill a false sense of security in drivers. The agency’s investigations unveiled instances where Tesla’s technology struggled to safely navigate certain road conditions, raising red flags about the feature’s misuse and its inability to ensure road safety.

Updated Software Measures

As part of the recall, Tesla plans to deploy an over-the-air software update aimed at providing enhanced warnings to drivers not paying sufficient attention while the Autosteer function is active. The update intends to prompt drivers to maintain focus on the road and keep their hands on the wheel, preventing potential mishaps due to lack of attention.

Vigilant Monitoring and Restrictions

Post-recall, vehicles utilizing Autosteer will implement stricter monitoring of driver attention levels. The system may disengage if it detects a lack of driver attentiveness, especially when approaching traffic controls or navigating off the highway where Autosteer alone cannot safely manage the vehicle.

Tesla Recalls 2 Million Vehicles on Autopilot Safety Flaws

Response to Safety Concerns

Acknowledging the concerns raised by NHTSA, Tesla agreed to initiate the software update immediately. The update is programmed to limit Autosteer usage if a driver repeatedly fails to demonstrate readiness to resume control while the feature remains active.

Prioritizing Safe Usage

Tesla’s emphasis on driver-assist features like Autopilot and “Full Self Driving” has been central to its marketing strategy. However, recent investigations and reported accidents, detailed in a recent Washington Post article, question the safe usage and deployment of these features.

Reinforcing Safety Guidelines

While Tesla’s manuals specify the intended use of Autosteer on highways with an attentive driver, the company has previously conveyed a broader application of its driver-assist features. Nevertheless, the NHTSA’s findings emphasize the failure of these features to live up to the claims of Autopilot or Full Self Driving.

Notifications and Future Steps

In addition to the software updates, Tesla will notify car owners through mailed letters, informing them about the revised limitations on the Autosteer feature.

Tesla’s decision to recall and restrict Autopilot usage underscores the growing importance of ensuring driver attentiveness and redefining the capabilities of autonomous driving technologies in real-world conditions.

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