Autopilot is a standard feature on Tesla vehicles; Only some early Tesla models are not equipped with the software. “Automated technology holds huge potential for improving safety, but only when deployed responsibly; Today's action is an example of improving automated systems by prioritizing safety, NHTSA said in a statement. Tesla typically addresses NHTSA software recalls through remote updates, meaning vehicles don't have to be returned to service centers to meet the agency's requirements. The investigation will remain open “to support the evaluation of the effectiveness of the measures deployed by Tesla,” NHTSA said. According to a timeline released by NHTSA, Tesla cooperated with repeated inquiries beginning in August 2021, culminating in a series of meetings in early October 2023.

Source: Washington Post December 13, 2023 15:31 UTC