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[–] intothesky@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

They really should disaggregate recalls fixed with OTA updates from recalls that need a physical intervention. Obviously Teslas almost always need an OTA update

[–] noneabove1182@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

100%, this number is skewed by the fact that tesla will basically "recall" for any minor issue because it's a simple software update, I imagine a lot of companies try to avoid recalls as aggressively and for as long as possible because it's a significantly bigger burden on them

I say this as someone who drives a Tesla but is still extremely judgemental of Tesla

[–] anlumo@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago

As everyone who watched Fight Club knows, it’s a simple calculation. If the costs of the recall exceed the cost for the expected lawsuits, they don’t do it.

An OTA update has essentially zero cost, so it’s even easier.