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 self-driving software under investigation after traffic violations
(The Hill) -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a probe into Tesla’s self-driving software following several incidents in which the system caused cars to violate traffic laws. The auto safety regulator said Tuesday that it had identified numerous incidents in which the company's Full Self Driving software ignored red light signals or attempted to change lanes into oncoming traffic. The NHTSA pointed to 18 …
Officials open investigation into nearly 3 million Teslas over self-driving violations: 'Proceeding through red lights, and stopping at green lights'
The controversies surrounding Tesla's self-driving technology keep on coming. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Oct. 7 that it was initiating an investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving after receiving dozens of reports of vehicles engaging in moving violations while FSD was operational. "The Office of Defects Investigation ('ODI') is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to assess the scope, frequency, and…
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