Tesla accused of hacking odometers to weasel out of warranty repairs

a year ago

Tesla is accused of remotely altering odometer values to avoid warranty repairs.
A lawsuit claims Tesla increased odometer readings to push cars beyond the 50,000-mile warranty limit.
Tesla allegedly set up a fake service operation to deceive customers with range complaints.
Tesla cars can receive over-the-air updates that may harm drivers' interests, such as disabling features for missed payments.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) makes it illegal to bypass software locks, preventing modifications to devices like Teslas.
Manufacturers can use digital locks to enforce business models, restricting third-party repairs and modifications.
Tesla's practices are compared to 'demon-haunted computers,' which change behavior under scrutiny.
Cars are increasingly designed to ignore owners' commands in favor of manufacturer or third-party instructions.
The DMCA's Section 1201 has been globally enforced, restricting users' control over their devices.
The article discusses 'enshittification,' where platforms degrade user experience to extract more value.

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