We all know that technology isn’t perfect, but when we choose a car to be our workhorse, we expect it to fulfill its safety promises (at the very least). That is why, whenever a company recalls a model, we feel cheated.
This is exactly what happened to Tesla in the United States. Although this company is well-known for revolutionizing the automotive industry, a recent failure has refocused attention on electric vehicles. What exactly does this mean for Tesla? We’ll explain below.
Who is Tesla?
Founded in 2003, it is regarded as one of the most iconic companies in modern industry. Led since 2004 by the well-known billionaire Elon Musk, it has established itself as the leading company in the development of electric vehicles, because it not only manufactures vehicles but also develops concepts and technologies related to renewable energy.
Their vehicles have never lagged behind, combining luxury with innovation and efficiency.
A technical problem to welcome 2025
Tesla has announced the recall of 239,000 vehicles in the United States due to a fault in the rear camera. This fault appears to be caused by a short circuit in the car’s computer board, causing the camera to malfunction when the vehicle is turned on.
Which vehicles are being recalled?
The recall applies to the Model 3, Model S, and Model X models (which were recently produced). Tesla claims that the problem was discovered on December 16 and that a software update for the vehicles has been implemented to ensure customer safety (although no accidents, injuries, or deaths have been reported).
An ongoing investigation:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a parallel investigation into 2.5 million Tesla vehicles for accidents related to self-driving cars, further raising concerns among users. This would add to the company’s existing 887 warranty requests.
What is the self-driving function?
The so-called Autopilot is a set of driver assistance technologies designed to improve driver comfort; however, use caution! It is not an autonomous system, but rather a Level 2 system (which requires active supervision by the driver).
In this case, our Tesla can stay in the lane (via sensors and radars), automatically control the vehicle’s speeds, and even perform automatic emergency braking, among other features.
Critics argue that many drivers interpret the term “auto” as meaning the vehicle travels alone, leading to irresponsible use of the technology.
What has Tesla done?
As previously stated, they attempted to respond as quickly as possible by releasing a software update. The automotive giant hopes that these changes will be sufficient to ensure that users of its vehicles are not at risk and that they can continue to maintain their customers’ trust.
This type of incident always makes us cringe because of the “what could have happened” questions, but it also reminds us that businesses are very active and take good care of us, and they are constantly monitoring their products through quality controls. The world continues to innovate, and businesses must pay close attention to their processes.
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