Tesla Issues Largest Recall in Company History Over Autopilot Concerns
Critics Argue Software Update Does Not Address Fundamental Safety Issues
- Tesla has issued a software update to 2 million cars to improve driver attention while Autopilot is engaged, marking the largest recall in the company's history.
- The recall follows a series of crashes involving Tesla's Autopilot system, including incidents where vehicles collided with parked emergency vehicles.
- Despite the recall, critics argue that the update, which includes new warnings and alerts, does not address the fundamental issue of Tesla failing to limit where drivers can activate Autopilot.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) investigation into Autopilot remains open, and the recall may not be the agency's final action.
- The recall has not significantly impacted Tesla's business, with the company's stock ending the week more than 4% higher than it started.