Tesla is recalling more than 2 million Model S, X, Y, 3 electric vehicles due to issues with Autosteer autopilot. The official reason is the increased risk of accident when using autopilot. Previously, several accidents, including fatal ones, involving Tesla were known.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced the recall of 2.031 million Tesla electric vehicles. This is stated in the department’s message.
The recall includes 2012-2023 S, 2016-2023 X, 2020-2023 Y, 2017-2023 3 models equipped with the Autosteer autopilot system. The cars are being recalled due to an increased risk of accident when using autopilot.
Previously, The Washington Post published an article talking about at least eight accidents involving Tesla, including fatal accidents.
In December, Tesla announced a software update for its electric vehicles. Cars will automatically call 911 if the airbags deploy in an accident.
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