NHTSA Probes Tesla's Full Self-Driving Over Safety Concerns
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NHTSA Intensifies Tesla FSD Software Investigation: Safety Concerns and Potential Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is stepping up its examination of Teslas Full Self-Driving (FSD) software due to worries about its performance in poor visibility conditions. The camera-based system may not alert drivers when views are obstructed, posing road safety risks. The review encompasses over two million Tesla vehicles.
Initially launched in October 2024, the investigation has now progressed to a detailed engineering analysis, a crucial step before any recall decision. Nine crashes, including one fatal and two with injuries, are being investigated, with six more incidents under review.
Tesla transitioned to an all-camera setup from using radars, adding a detection tool for when cameras struggle. However, data indicates it often fails to provide alerts during bad conditions. Tesla emphasizes that FSD is just an assistance feature, requiring constant driver attention.
This investigation follows previous NHTSA probes into Teslas driver aids like Autopilot. Teslas internal review suggests a software update could have helped in three of the cases.
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