Tesla has began to push the software program replace that features the “repair” of the NHTSA Autopilot recall, and it contains the discharge notes detailing the brand new Autopilot nag.

Earlier this week, Tesla and NHTSA introduced a brand new “security recall” of all Tesla autos geared up with Autopilot in North America.

The recall marks the conclusion of the NHTSA’s years-long investigation into crashes of Tesla autos on Autopilot into stopped emergency autos on the freeway.

The “repair” to the “recall” is once more an over-the-air software program replace.

Primarily based on the defect discover launched by way of NHTSA earlier this week, it seemed like Tesla merely deliberate so as to add extra warnings and alerts when drivers are utilizing the Autopilot options.

Now, Tesla has began to push the updates, and Not A Tesla App, which tracks Tesla software program updates, has obtained the discharge notes:

In accordance with a latest recall (marketing campaign #23V-838 for US and #2023-657 for Canada), Tesla is making the next enhancements to Autosteer:

– Improved visibility of driver monitoring warning alerts on the touchscreen by growing the textual content measurement and shifting the notifications to a extra outstanding place (Mannequin 3 and Mannequin Y solely).

– Added choice to activate Autopilot options with a single stalk melancholy, as an alternative of two, to assist simplify activation and disengagement.

– Elevated the strictness of driver attentiveness necessities when utilizing Autosteer and approaching visitors lights and stops indicators off-highway.

– Launched a Suspension Coverage that can limit Autosteer utilization for one week if improper utilization is detected. Improper utilization is if you, or one other driver of your automobile, obtain 5 “Compelled Autopilot Disengagements.”

You’re the driver. As the driving force, you have to be vigilant to the street, hold your arms on the wheel, and be able to intervene to keep up security.

The replace is beginning to be pushed to house owners in North America proper now, however it might take some time earlier than it populates the entire fleet.

Electrek’s Take

All of it appears pretty affordable. The one one which I’ve some considerations about is that this one:

Elevated the strictness of driver attentiveness necessities when utilizing Autosteer and approaching visitors lights and stops indicators off-highway.

This might imply a better frequency of alerts, which could possibly be annoying. Whether it is based mostly on the cabin digicam and listening to the street, it’s not too dangerous, but when it’s based mostly on steering wheel torque, I’m not a fan.

The remaining is ok by me. The week-long suspension may appear harsh, however if you’re getting 5 Compelled Autopilot Disengagements, you might be doing one thing unsuitable. I believe I’ve obtained one in years of utilizing Autopilot.

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