2023-12-14 12:56:51
The ability to drive autonomously has always been one of the main features of Tesla cars. However, formally, the proprietary Autopilot and FSD systems correspond only to the second level according to the classification of the American Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) out of five possible. Although, say, Mercedes Drive Pilot can already boast of the third level in some conditions. It is not surprising that Tesla’s autopilot has long been the subject of close attention from the American government road safety agency NHTSA.
During the next inspection, NHTSA experts found that Tesla electric vehicles do not sufficiently inform drivers about the degree of responsibility when using the Autopilot system. As a result, they may over-rely on the digital assistant and even abuse it, even to the point of catastrophic consequences. The proprietary autopilot can accelerate, brake and keep the electric vehicle within the lane, and the extended Enhanced Autopilot can even change lanes. However, the system requires increased attention from the driver.
The most questions were raised by a specific component of the system called Autosteer, which is responsible for autonomous taxiing. NHTSA claims that this particular technology can cause accidents due to its improper use. In addition, in some cases it is difficult to determine whether Autosteer is turned on or not, which leads to driver errors and increases the likelihood of an accident.
As a result of the investigation, Tesla was ordered to improve informing drivers about Autopilot operating modes using visual cues and warnings on the dashboard and media system screen. The Autosteer component should have a simpler and more visual indication of its activation and deactivation. You don’t have to go to a service center to get it; Tesla just needs to release a free software update that will provide additional information alerts and help drivers be more aware and focused.
The recall affects all four Tesla models: Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y. In total, the problem should be fixed on 2,031,220 vehicles, that is, almost every Tesla sold in the United States!
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