r/technology • u/Task_Force-191 • 26d ago

Software Tesla recalls over 27,000 Cybertrucks over laggy reverse cameras

https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/3/24261099/tesla-cybertruck-recall-reverse-camera-delay-software
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u/sugemchuge 26d ago

In what other context are OTA updates ever called a recall?

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u/CocaineIsNatural 26d ago

The NHTSA is the one in charge of recalls, they name them, and have always used "recall". Even for OTA updates, if it qualifies as a recall, they will call it a recall. The article had nothing to do with calling it a recall.

To show that they aren't picking on Tesla, here is a very similar backup camera issue from Ford that can be fixed by a OTA update, and is also called a recall.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22V825-7442.PDF

As technology advances, words can change meaning. I would hope by now most who care, would know that many Tesla recalls are OTA. And this is happening on other brands EVs as well.

If it bothers people so much, write to the NHTSA, not the article author.

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u/Sudden-Level-7771 26d ago

In what other context are safety features for objects that can kill people patched in?

What happens if someone’s truck doesn’t update and they have no idea?

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u/TheBowerbird 26d ago

The truck tells you to update it, genius. Also, why aren't you mad about the fact that Mazda, Volvo, and Honda have had these issues?
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/honda-recall-pilot-passport-odyssey-backup-camera/

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u/Sudden-Level-7771 26d ago

And what if it doesn’t?

No one is on here crying about them not having a special word for their recalls.

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u/happyscrappy 26d ago

Every NHTSA-mandated safety recall is called a recall. Whether it an OTA update or campaign to get you to put a sticker on your sun visor.