Prius Plagued by Programming Errors

Questions and Answers:

1. Do you agree with NHTA's assessment that problems with the Prius were not a safety critical issue? In such cases, who should decide whether a software bug creates a safety critical issue--the manufacturer, consumers, government agencies, or some other group?

Answer: No, because with in just small error of an engine can cause an accident and an accident may cause death. The automakers should double check the engine if their system works well. And in such cases manufacturers should decide whether a software bug creates a safety critical issue because they were the one who manufacture the software. So they were the one who knows if there is a defect in a system.

2. How would the issue be handled differently if it were a safety-critical matter? Would the issue be harmed differently if the costs involved were not so great?

Answer: If the lost involved were not so great, it may recall to warm automakers about human errors that go undetected during production.

3. As the amount of hardware and software embedded in the average car continues to grow, what steps can automakers take to minimize warranty claims and ensure customer safety?

Answer: To minimize warranty claims and ensure customer safety the automakers should be responsible for the production of Toyota cars. The car must undergo to a test if it runs well for the safety of everybody and for the profit of the business.