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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.
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