Tesla Autopilot Recall Under Fire: NHTSA Investigates Safety Gap and Misuse, What Happens Next?
San Francisco, California – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has concluded its investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot system, which included an examination of numerous crashes, including 13 fatal incidents and many others resulting in serious injuries. The agency found that there was a safety gap due to a mismatch between drivers’ expectations and the system’s true capabilities, leading to misuse and avoidable accidents. In response to the findings, NHTSA has initiated a new investigation to …