[sentientslug]

This is most likely a legislative issue with NHTSA, I don't think they have a mechanism by which they can enforce a software update since the concept didn't exist when recalls were first implemented.

[asdff]

Why not? At the end of the day its a binary check box on the paper that you had the fix. Whether that fix was a software update or a new piece of hardware should be irrelevant.

[sentientslug]

I agree with you, I'm just responding to another commenter who questioned the use of the word "recall" in relation to software updates.

[reilly3000]

This is the correct answer. The question is, how do we get better at regulating reality faster?

[tsgagnon]

This is the correct answer. The question is, how do we get better at regulating reality faster?

I don't think "Use words that put a more positive spin for Tesla PR" is something regulators should be working faster on.

[jjk166]

Inaccuracy is inaccuracy no matter in which direction. If an outdated law made it easier for Tesla PR to spin something in a positive light, would you consider that an issue?

[outworlder]

There's no inaccuracy here. You are arguing about an implementation detail.

[jjk166]

Arguing about an implementation detail which creates inaccuracies, yes.

[thfuran]

What exactly is the supposed inaccuracy?

[mrguyorama]

Recalls about car software, and about updating car software, have existed since shortly after OBDII was a thing.

[connicpu]

Electing congresspeople who actually stay on top of the expert consensus in various regulated fields is the only way the frameworks themselves can be improved.