The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature after receiving reports of four crashes, one of which caused a pedestrian fatality. According to NHTSA, the FSD system's engineering controls failed to "react appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions." NHTSA states that the crashes occurred in "reduced roadway visibility" that "arose from conditions such as sun glare, fog, or airborne dust" while the vehicles' FSD mode was engaged. (Smith Collection/gado/Gado via Getty Images)The NHTSA preliminary examination of the FSD system will assess its ability to "detect and respond appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions." Tesla self-driving crash reports prompt NHTSA investigation originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News October 18, 2024 18:24 UTC