Futurists, including Tesla chief Elon Musk, have longenvisioned cars that are fully self-driving.
Tesla’s Autopilot feature falls short of being fully autonomous.
Here’s what you better know about Tesla’s recall.
Which models are affected?
Almost all of them, according to astatement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Do I have to take my car to the dealer?
No, you shouldn’t have to.
This is 2023, after all, and Teslas are among the most technologically advanced cars on the road.
Why is there a recall?
Some people lean too heavily on the feature, and accidents do occur.
What will the Tesla software update do?
Why is this a big deal?
It’s the fourth recall for the company in less than two years.
Is there a cost to Tesla owners?
No, the software update is free of charge.
What else is coming?
Owners should receive a letter in the mail explaining the situation.
But don’t look for it anytime soon.
Those letters won’t be mailed out until Feb. 10.
What has Tesla said?
Tesla issued alengthy statementon X, the social media platform owned by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Where can I get more information?
They can also contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
