Tesla will issue an Internet software update that will lock the touch screen games while the car is in motion.
The first update was sent Wednesday in the company's holiday software delivery, and all remaining vehicles are expected to receive the update Thursday.
It was not clear whether NHTSA would require Tesla to do a formal recall with the update. In the past, the agency has asked Tesla why it should not be required to do recalls with safety-related software updates.
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