U.S. agency briefed on Tesla radar sensor removal

Reuters2021-05-27

WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday that Tesla Inc

had briefed it on the automaker's production change to Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to remove radar and transition to a camera-based system.

The U.S. regulator said as a result it updated its Five-Star Ratings website to show Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles produced on or after April 27 "do not have NHTSA’s check mark for recommended safety technologies: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, crash imminent braking and dynamic brake support."

Tesla disclosed the change Tuesday in a blog post.

(Reporting by David Shepardson Editing by Chris Reese)

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Comments

  • Chris68
    2021-05-27
    Chris68
    For any makers, their products are proned to have oversight due mass production as we heard about recall on certain models from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Honda and etc in the past, especially new models. So, this type of oversight is not new. I am sure Tesla will rectify all their models swiftly! 
    • telurbenedic: 
      remove sensor got nothing to do with production defect
    • telurbenedic: 
      dont know what are you talking about
    • Chris68: 
      In short, It is normal for all Car makers to encounter minor deficiency during mass production, especially for new models. that’s why, car majers will have warranty and recall program in place.
  • Winkingbear
    2021-05-27
    Winkingbear
    I believe in Tesla 
  • Ddsl
    2021-05-27
    Ddsl
    Radar not accurate enough
  • kevinlaisq
    2021-05-27
    kevinlaisq
    Ooo
  • phily
    2021-05-27
    phily
    This will add some spring to u comeback
  • DericPiew
    2021-05-27
    DericPiew
    Ok
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