Tesla's Autopilot Feature Was Again Investigated After The Series Of Accidents
JAKARTA The United States Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA) has again highlighted Tesla regarding the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature. The authority opened a new investigation after dozens of accidents allegedly involving the use of the automatic driving feature.
Reporting from ArenaEV, Friday, October 10, NHTSA linked at least 58 of the latest accidents to the use of FSD. Of these, 23 people were injured and 14 incidents caused the vehicle to catch fire.
This case adds to the length of the list of controversies surrounding Tesla's autonomous driving feature which has been claimed to be able to drive independently without driver intervention. In this investigation, NHTSA will focus its attention on two main scenarios.
Where, the failure of the FSD system in stopping at red lights to breaking through intersections, as well as the act of switching lanes towards opposite traffic. Regulators are also interviewing a number of drivers to determine whether the system provides adequate warning before maneuvering at risk.
In addition, the agency also highlighted FSD's behavior in railroad crossing areas. Some reports say the system does not always stop when crossing the tracks, a potential serious danger that is now the focus of additional investigations.
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Overall, the investigation covers about 2.88 million Tesla units equipped with FSD Beta software. To date, Tesla has not provided an official response regarding the investigative move.
However, if the results of the investigation show a system defect, Tesla has the potential to face serious action ranging from mass withdrawals to administrative fines. In recent years, Tesla has often been under pressure due to a series of accidents involving autopilot and FSD features.
Authorities in California have even accused Elon Musk's company of misleading marketing practices by claiming that FSD is capable of driving completely independently.
This case is an important test for the future of autonomous vehicle technology.