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The FSD “rolling stop” functionality allows Tesla cars to drive though intersections without stopping, but, according to some, it poses an unnecessary safety risk.
Electric car specialist Tesla has agreed to recall nearly 54,000 cars in the USA fitted with a controversial ‘Full Self-Driving’ (FSD) feature.
The “rolling stop” functionality – which was introduced in October 2020 – allows vehicles fitted with the optional FSD package to autonomously continue through intersections or stop signs at speeds of up to 9km/h.
However, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) claims the technology poses an unnecessary safety risk and could “increase the likelihood on a crash.”
The recall was announced following meetings between the manufacturer and peak safety regulator last month, according to overseas reports.
All four vehicles in the Tesla’s range – the Model 3 sedan, Model S sedan, Model Y SUV, and Model X SUV – currently used for FSD Beta testing are believed to be affected.
The update will be carried out via an ‘over-the-air’ update, meaning customers will not need to bring their vehicle into a service centre.
Drive has reached out to a spokesperson for Tesla Australia to find out if the announcement has any impact on local customers. This story will be updated if more information becomes available.
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