Tesla Recalls 362,758 Cars Due to "Crash Risk" with Full Self-Drive

Tesla is now starting a widespread recall of vehicles that have been loaded with full self-driving (FSD) software.

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All of Tesla's currently available cars are included, starting with the Model S and Model X in 2016,

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the Model 3 in 2017, and the Model Y in 2020. 362,758 vehicles in total are subject to the recall.

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FSD's effectiveness in certain situations is being questioned since it may allow "a vehicle to

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exceed speed restrictions or go through intersections in an unapproved or unexpected

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manner," which in turn raises the possibility of an accident. The National Highway Traffic

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Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall warning that specifically mentions

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at the 39-second mark. I have no idea whether this is the car's roof. Later, as the car proceeds down the assembly line, more robot arms can be seen working on it.

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