Topic: nhtsa investigation
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Tesla Granted 5-Week Extension in FSD Probe
The NHTSA has extended Tesla's deadline to comply with a broad information request for its safety probe into the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software, which is under investigation due to reports of traffic control violations. The regulator demands extensive data, including a full U.S. vehicle in...
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Tesla's Full Self-Driving Faces Potential Recall
A federal safety investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving system has escalated to an engineering analysis, focusing on its performance in poor visibility and moving closer to a potential recall. The probe centers on a "degradation detection" feature that failed to warn drivers of impaired cam...
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Tesla's New Software Enables Texting While Driving, Musk Says
Tesla's new Full Self-Driving update controversially allows drivers to text while the car is moving, a feature that directly contradicts most U.S. state laws. Despite its name, the system remains a Level 2 driver-assistance technology, meaning drivers are legally responsible and must be ready to ...
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Why Waymo's Self-Driving Cars Struggle with School Buses
Waymo's robotaxis are repeatedly failing to stop for school buses, a serious legal violation, challenging the company's safety reputation as it plans to expand its services. Despite a software update, incidents persist, including a vehicle striking a child, raising concerns that the AI's shift to...
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Tesla Faces New Wrongful Death Suit Over Door Handles
A wrongful death lawsuit alleges Tesla's electronic door handles failed, trapping a 20-year-old driver inside a burning Model Y after a crash, adding to over a dozen similar fatalities since 2016. The lawsuit accuses Tesla of negligent design, contrasting CEO Elon Musk's safety claims with a hand...
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Tesla Redesigns Door Handles After Safety Probe, Bloomberg Reports
Tesla is redesigning its door handles to improve safety and prevent occupants from being trapped, following scrutiny from regulators and public concern. The redesign aims to integrate electronic and manual release systems into a single, intuitive mechanism to enhance reliability, especially durin...
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Lawsuit: Faulty Tesla Cybertruck Door Handles Caused Fatal Accident
A fatal Tesla Cybertruck accident in November 2024 led to a lawsuit alleging that electronic door handles failed during a fire, trapping and killing a 19-year-old passenger who survived the initial crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a formal probe into Te...
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Tesla's "Mad Max" Mode Faces Federal Investigation
Federal regulators are investigating Tesla's "Mad Max" driving mode due to safety concerns after reports of rapid lane changes and sudden acceleration in Full Self-Driving mode. The technology behind this aggressive driving behavior was previously tested in 2018 but was shelved after public criti...
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Zoox Recalls 258 Self-Driving Cars: Impact on Autonomous Future
Zoox recalls 258 vehicles over a critical braking issue, raising questions about the future of autonomous driving safety.
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