Tesla Recalls Nearly 12,000 U.S. Vehicles Over Software Glitch

Tesla Recalls Nearly 12,000 U.S. Vehicles Over Software Glitch

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Computers, Science, Business

9th - 12th Grade

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Tesla vehicles are under recall due to a software glitch that may cause sudden stops. Tesla has issued a software update to address this, but regulators are uncertain if it resolves other safety issues. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has questioned Tesla's decision not to issue recalls for other safety-related software updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for the recall of certain cars?

A mechanical failure

A software glitch

A design flaw

A manufacturing defect

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Tesla initially respond to the software glitch issue?

By sending a software update

By recalling all affected cars

By offering refunds

By replacing the faulty parts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the concern of government regulators regarding Tesla's software update?

It is too expensive

It was released too late

It may not address all safety issues

It is not user-friendly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization has questioned Tesla about its recall practices?

Federal Trade Commission

Environmental Protection Agency

Consumer Product Safety Commission

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has Tesla been criticized for by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Not issuing recalls for other safety-related software updates

Not reducing car prices

Not improving battery life

Not expanding its service centers