NHTSA investigates Tesla’s Autopilot automated driving system, involves 765K vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot automated driving system.
The NHTSA said the automated system has difficulty seeing parked emergency vehicles, The Associated Press reported.
There have been 11 crashes since 2018 involving Teslas that had either Autopilot or Traffic Aware Cruise Control that hit vehicles that had flashing lights, flares, an illuminated arrow board or cones that warn of hazards.
According to NHTSA documents, most of the incidents took place after dark.
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The investigation involves Tesla Models Y, X, S and 3 from model years 2014 through 2021, the AP reported.
Reuters reported the investigation involves 765,000 vehicles.
