Tesla Recalls Nearly 54,000 Vehicles due to Fault in Software

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Tesla Recalls Nearly 54,000 Vehicles due to Fault in Software
04 Feb 2022
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News Synopsis

Tesla is recalling almost 54,000 USA vehicles with Full Self-Driving software after discovering that cars rolled past the stop signs instead of completely halting. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a document saying that the feature allows the car to roll past the stop sign at up to 5.6 miles per hour before the car stops.

The NHTSA has said that this increases the risk of a crash. The document also included that the company has not reported any incidents related to the “rolling stop” feature. The company has recalled 53,822 Tesla vehicles which include 2017-2022 Model 3, 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y. 

Tesla has said in the NHTSA documents that the “rolling stop” feature can be used only when there are no moving cars, pedestrians or cyclists surrounding the car. The car needs to be travelling below 5.6 mph and the road should have a limit of 3. Mph or less.

The Fell Self Driving Software is an enhancement of Tesla’s standard Autopilot feature, that allows the car to change lanes, enter and exit highways, recognise stop signs and traffic lines and park. Despite its name, it does not the vehicle fully autonomous.

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