Driver experiences and crashes involving Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" system have drawn the attention of federal regulators.
August 28, 2024NHTSA News Updates
Questions Grow About Safety of Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’
Ford, Mazda Warn Owners About Takata Air Bag Inflators
DETROIT — Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced.
August 13, 2024NHTSA Seeks Information From Tesla on Fatal Cybertruck Crash
DETROIT — Federal safety authorities say they are seeking information on a crash and fire involving a Tesla Cybertruck that killed a driver of the futuristic new pickup.
August 7, 2024Tesla Deploys Fix to 1.85 Million Cars After Hoods Fly Open
Tesla Inc. released a software update to 1.85 million cars in the U.S. to guard against its vehicles’ hoods flying open during driving.
July 30, 202426 States Sue NHTSA Over New Fuel Economy Rule
Twenty-six states led by Kentucky and West Virginia have filed a lawsuit to block a new fuel economy rule by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Â
July 19, 2024NHTSA Denies Petition for Rear Underride Guard Improvements
NHTSA has denied a petition from four individuals asking it to further toughen existing U.S. rear underride guard requirements to a level beyond the strict levels in place in Canada.
July 17, 2024Divided Final Report Issued on Side Underride Protection
Two trucking industry trade groups are criticizing a report issued by members of a specially appointed federal committee on trailer side underride protection as lacking in true consensus.
July 11, 2024Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Twice in One Day
Tesla Inc. is recalling its Cybertruck model again over faulty windshield-wiper components and trim pieces that may come loose while driving.
June 25, 2024Ford Recalls Over Half a Million 2014 F-150 Pickup Trucks
NEW YORK — Ford Motor Co. on June 25 issued a recall for over half a million F-150 pickup trucks from the year 2014.
June 25, 2024Tesla Driver Tells Police He Was Using ‘Self-Drive’ in Crash
DETROIT — A Tesla apparently operating on one of the company’s automated driving systems crashed into a parked police vehicle June 13 near Los Angeles.
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