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US opens Tesla probe after more crashes involving its so-called full self-driving technology

NHTSA is reviewing 58 reports involving 2.9 million Tesla vehicles where Full Self-Driving caused traffic violations, including 14 crashes and 23 injuries, raising safety concerns.

  • The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating 2.88 million Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving due to over 50 reports of traffic-safety violations, including crashes and injuries.
  • NHTSA identified reports of Tesla vehicles driving through red lights and against traffic directions, leading to multiple accidents.
  • The investigation is a preliminary evaluation that may lead to a recall if safety risks are identified by NHTSA.
  • Democratic Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal urged NHTSA to examine growing reports of near-collisions involving Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving engaged.
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How safe is Tesla's "autopilot"? The U.S. traffic inspectorate is launching a new investigation into 58 incidents. 23 people were injured because the system was driving over red traffic lights and directed to the counterroad.[more]]>

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Tesla's software for autonomous driving is once again in the sights of the authorities: time and again the vehicles get on the opposite track or run over red traffic lights. 23 people were injured, the U.S. traffic control determined.

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