A judge in a Washington state court ordered Tesla to < strong>update free the computer that supervises the functionality of the software; assisted driving of a customer's Model 3 so that it can use the functions of Full Self Driving (FSD). This is a ruling that couldset a precedent that other clients in the same situation could exploit. But what is it? happened exactly?
THE CASE
This story essentially starts from a statement by Tesla in 2016. At the time, the automaker said that all its vehicles produced since then had all the necessary hardware to be able to have of autonomous driving that would come with future software updates.
Autonomous driving is not the only thing to do. still available. In any case, we know that Tesla then introduced a self-contained unit on its cars. of computation more; powerful, known as Hardware 3.0, in order to be able to manage more the advanced assisted driving functions effectively. To fulfill its past promise, Tesla then decided to offer a free hardware upgrade to all customers who already had a hardware upgrade. purchased the Full Self Driving package to be able to have the new hardware platform on their cars.
Now we come to the present day when Ian Jordan, owner of a Tesla Model 3, decides to subscribeto Full Self Driving. Already; why? since 2021, the American manufacturer has made it possible to obtain the functions advanced assisted driving also through a subscription without the obligation to purchase the package which in America costs more and more than the average price. ($15K).
Too bad Ian Jordan's Model 3 does not have Hardware 3.0. Therefore, having not purchased the package, Tesla was not entitled to the free upgrade. The only way to have Full Self Driving was to pay for the technical upgrade $1,000.
Jordan didn't like the response from the American manufacturer at all and agreed. addressed to a court of the State of Washington which gave them reason. Tesla didn't think so. not even presented at the hearing. The judge's sentence is also interesting because; there is explicit talk of "advertising' misleading”.
In addition, the plaintiff purchased a second Tesla Model 3, based on publicity. of the company; that all Tesla Model 3s are equipped with all the necessary hardware for autonomous driving. Defendant learned that it would, in fact, cost $1,106 in additional hardware upgrades to install the self-driving feature in violation of false advertising. of Tesla.
Therefore, a precedent that could set “school” among Tesla customers. Fun fact, Ian Jordan files a separate claim against Tesla for loss of functionality. in his other vehicle from the American manufacturer equipped with the unit; original MCU1 multimedia.
Although still under warranty, Tesla had stated that to solve the problem it was necessary to upgrade the unit. MCU2. The judge ruled that it was a breach of warranty and ordered Tesla to pay back the $1,657 cost of the replacement. In addition, Tesla had to pay the customer $500 for loss of radio function as this function is not available. more available after upgrading the unit to the MCU2 model.
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