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Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader Demands NHTSA Recall Tesla's Full Self-Driving

Ralph Nader calls on federal regulators to immediately recall Tesla's Full Self-Driving software, citing research that shows the technology malfunctions every eight minutes. This urgent plea comes just days before Tesla plans to release a major new update to the controversial system.

Consumer Advocate Nader Urges Federal Regulators to Recall Tesla's Self-Driving Software

Ralph Nader calls on the NHTSA to immediately recall Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology, citing research that shows the software malfunctions every eight minutes.

TuSimple Explains Highway Crash Cause Amid Federal Safety Investigation

TuSimple's CEO reveals that human error and an outdated system command cause an autonomous truck to swerve into a highway barrier. Federal regulators are currently investigating the April incident as the company upgrades its safety interface.

TuSimple Blames Human Error for April Autonomous Truck Highway Crash

TuSimple's CEO explains that a sudden highway crash involving one of its autonomous trucks stems from a driver attempting to engage the system prematurely. Federal regulators are actively investigating the incident while the company overhauls its safety software.

NHTSA Crash Data Reveals Tesla Dominates ADAS Accident Reports

New NHTSA data shows Tesla vehicles account for 70% of reported crashes involving Level 2 driver assistance systems. However, experts note the raw numbers are misleading due to Tesla's large fleet size and broader system capabilities.

Regulators Report Nearly 400 Crashes Involving Partially Automated Driving Systems

U.S. safety regulators reveal that automakers report nearly 400 crashes over 11 months involving partially automated driver-assist technology. Tesla accounts for the vast majority of these incidents, though officials warn against direct comparisons between manufacturers.

Automated Vehicle Crashes Claim 11 Lives in Recent Months, Tesla Accounts for Most

Newly released government data reveals that 11 people die in crashes involving automated driving systems over a four-month period. Ten of these deaths involve Tesla vehicles, raising renewed concerns about the safety of self-driving technology.

Automated Driving Systems Linked to Nearly 400 US Crashes in 11 Months

U.S. safety regulators reveal that automakers report nearly 400 crashes involving partially automated driver-assist systems over an 11-month period. Tesla accounts for the vast majority of these incidents, though officials warn against direct comparisons between manufacturers.

NHTSA Upgrades Tesla Autopilot Probe Closer to Potential Recall

Federal safety regulators upgrade their Tesla Autopilot investigation to an Engineering Analysis after linking five additional crashes to the system. The move brings the agency a step closer to a potential recall over driver engagement concerns.

Federal Investigators Probe Fatal California Tesla Crash

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigates a deadly Tesla crash in California that gains added attention due to a viral video of a separate airborne Tesla incident in Los Angeles.

NHTSA Investigates Deadly California Tesla Crash Involving Autopilot

Federal regulators investigate a fatal Tesla crash in California where the vehicle strikes a construction worker, adding to ongoing scrutiny of the automaker's automated driving systems.

Federal Investigators Examine Fatal Tesla Autopilot Crash in California

The NHTSA investigates a deadly Newport Beach crash involving a Tesla Model S that potentially uses the Autopilot system. This incident adds to a growing list of over 30 special crash investigations tied to Tesla's driver-assistance technology.

NHTSA Investigates Fatal Tesla Autopilot Crash in California

Federal safety regulators investigate a fatal Tesla Model S crash in Newport Beach that kills three people and potentially involves the Autopilot system.

Federal Regulators Investigate Fatal Tesla Autopilot Crash in California

The NHTSA is probing a deadly California crash involving a Tesla Model S that potentially uses Autopilot, adding to a growing list of similar investigations.

Federal Safety Regulators Probe Fatal Tesla Autopilot Crash in California

The NHTSA investigates a deadly Newport Beach collision involving a Tesla Model S that reportedly uses the Autopilot system. This tragic accident adds to a growing list of special crash investigations tied to Tesla's driver-assistance technology.