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Tesla has recalled over 362,000 vehicles as a result of a Full Self-Driving driver-assistance system that isn’t working properly.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has produced data suggesting that the driving system has increased the likelihood of accidents, according to The New York Times, and the vehicles will now need to be modified. Despite the name “Full Self-Driving,” the system still requires the driver to be in control of the vehicle in the event of traffic, an accident, or a technical malfunction.
According to the safety agency, the driving system enables the automobile to steer, accelerate, brake, and change lanes independently, ultimately enabling the car to function in a “unlawful” manner, especially given that the car can drive over speed limits and through intersections.
Data released last summer by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that between July 1, 2021, and May 15, 2022, 400 or so vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance technology were engaged in collisions. These accidents resulted in six fatalities and five serious injuries. Of the 400 vehicles, 273 were Teslas, and five collisions resulted in fatalities. The organization is also looking into 41 Full Self-Driving vehicles that were involved in collisions starting in 2016 and on.
Tesla will utilize an over-the-air update to fix the cars, and until April 15 it will mail notices to drivers informing them of the recall.