Tesla is recalling all vehicles sold and produced in the United States between Oct. 5, 2023, and Dec. 7 of this year. The models affected by the recall include Y, S, 3, and X. In total over 2 million units have been affected.
The goal of the recall is to update and fix software associated with the cars Autopilot feature. Features included under Autopilot are, Autosteer, Traffic Amare Cruise Control, and driver attention.
According to documents released by the U.S. Safety regulators on Wednesday, the update aims to improve warnings and alerts for drivers, and limit areas where basic versions of Autopilot can be used. Specifically, the software update will limit the use of Autosteer, provide improved audible alerts when it’s engaged under inappropriate conditions, and make it easier to turn Autosteer on and off depending on the vehicle’s hardware. It will also introduce checks to ensure that Autosteer is only used on controlled access roads and not near traffic control devices. If drivers constantly fail to demonstrate driving behavior, they may face suspension from using Autosteer.
The recall comes after a two-year investigation, conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), into accidents, some resulting in fatalities, that have occurred while Autopilot, a partially automated driving system, was being used.
The software update will be immediately rolled out to some impacted vehicles while others will receive it in course.
For anyone with additional questions concerning the recent recall feel free to visit the company’s website or contact Tesla customer service directly at 1-888-518-3752.
