A feature in the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette is facing legal scrutiny not because of speed, but because of privacy concerns.
According to Automotive News, GM has instructed Chevy dealers to tell customers not to use the 2015 Corvette’s Valet Mode right now until a software update is made available to ensure the system is “consistent with legal requirements that pertain to audio recording devices.”
Twelve U.S. states, including California and Michigan, ban the audio recording of people unless both parties consent to the recording – in some cases, it’s a felony crime.
GM announced the system in August as “a baby monitor for your car,” with the ability to access video, audio and vehicle data in addition to locking out the infotainment system and the glovebox.
The company has told dealers a software fix would be available in October to remedy the situation, which is supposed to include some kind of notice to passengers of the vehicle that they may be recorded, according to Automotive News.
By Zac Estrada