[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] Tesla is recalling 362,758 electric vehicles due to defects in its driver assistance feature, 'Full Self-Driving' (FSD).
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed on the 16th (local time) that Tesla's electric vehicle recall is due to a defect in the FSD software. NHTSA confirmed that Tesla electric vehicles in autonomous driving mode may exceed speed limits or pass through intersections, increasing the risk of collisions. Specifically, potential concerns were pointed out in situations such as reckless intersection crossing when the yellow traffic light is on and lane changes for driving straight in lanes designated for turning only.
The recalled vehicles include 2016?2023 Model S and Model X, 2017?2023 Model 3, and 2020?2023 Model Y that have already been equipped with or are scheduled to install the FSD software. NHTSA stated, "We will continue to monitor Tesla's actions related to the recall measures."
Tesla plans to provide free online updates of the FSD software for the recalled vehicles. However, Tesla stated that it is not aware of any injuries or fatalities related to this recall action.
On the same day, Tesla's stock price was trading about 3.7% lower compared to the previous session as the New York Stock Exchange approached closing.
Meanwhile, Tesla has also been embroiled in controversy over so-called 'retaliatory personnel actions' after firing dozens of employees who were attempting to form a union at its Buffalo factory in New York State. The United Auto Workers (UAW), which is pushing for Tesla's unionization, stated in a report submitted to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that "Tesla illegally fired employees for the purpose of retaliation against union formation and to interfere with union activities."
Tesla's firing actions occurred after employees at the Buffalo factory emailed CEO Elon Musk their intention to form a union the previous day. CEO Musk maintains a principle of union-free management.
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