Tesla recalled 362,800 vehicles equipped with its high-profile advanced driver-assistance feature. This is in response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s notice. It warns of cases where cars equipped with this feature could violate traffic laws. Tesla markets this feature as the Full Self-Driving Beta. This technology could increase the risk of an accident if the driver fails to intervene. 

The recall covers four Tesla models. These are the 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2023 Model 3. The other is the 2020-2023 Model Y. These four vehicles come with FSD Beta software or pending installation. 

The NHTSA told Tesla of potential concerns related to this technology. In particular, where these cars travel in certain roadway environments. These include intersections during a stale yellow light. Also when adjusting the car’s speed while driving through certain variable speed zones.

According to Tesla, they are not aware of any injuries or deaths related to the recall issue. The electric vehicle maker said it had 18 warranty claims at present. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk, for his part, took on posting a tweet. on Thursday. In his tweet, Musk said the word “recall” is “anachronistic” and “flat wrong.” Musk defended his offering, saying that it would be unethical to not use this technology. Especially on the roadways to improve safety. On the same day, Tesla’s shares dropped by 5.7 percent. 

What To Do

Recalls usually need car owners to take their cars to a mechanic. This is to have a fix made. Moreover, Tesla can update the vehicle software in a different location.

Those who own these Tesla vehicles don’t have to do anything. The company assures it will launch an over-the-air software update free of charge. This will make changes to the Full Self-Driving Beta feature of the cars.