Tesla’s recall of two million vehicles to fix its Autopilot system uses technology that may not work

Tesla is recalling more than two million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that's supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot. But research conducted by NHTSA, the National Transportation Safety Board and other investigators show that merely measuring torque on the steering wheel doesn’t ensure that drivers are paying sufficient attention. — AP

DETROIT: Tesla’s recall of more than two million of its electric vehicles – an effort to have drivers who use its Autopilot system pay closer attention to the road – relies on technology that research shows may not work as intended.

Tesla, the leading manufacturer of EVs, reluctantly agreed to the recall last week after a two-year investigation by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that Tesla’s system to monitor drivers was defective and required a fix.