Teslarati

DECEMBER 11, 2023

However, it does not have official safety ratings from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has no plans to test the vehicle. Some vehicles are crash-tested directly by the NHTSA, but the Cybertruck is not one of these vehicles. At least not yet.

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Teslarati

MARCH 12, 2024

One Tesla shareholder has launched a new petition encouraging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to change the language surrounding safety recalls that are fixed with an over-the-air (OTA) software update. As one recent example, many publications recently blasted Tesla over an NHTSA safety recall affecting 2.2

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Baua Electric

APRIL 26, 2024

Tesla Autopilot finds itself once again under NHTSA investigation after the agency is now doubting the effectiveness over the 2-million vehicle “recall” last year. As you may remember, Tesla and NHTSA announced a new “safety recall” of all Tesla vehicles equipped with Autopilot in North America last December.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Tesla has started to push the software update that includes the “fix” of the NHTSA Autopilot recall and it includes the release notes detailing the new Autopilot nag. more… The post Tesla explains new Autopilot nag forced by the NHTSA recall appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

APRIL 8, 2023

Tesla is now facing its 40th NHTSA investigation regarding its autonomous driving systems. That has played out once again this past week, with the NHTSA opening its 40th probe into the automaker’s autonomous driving systems. The NHTSA’s most recent investigations have highlighted two concerns.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The NHTSA hasn’t forgotten about it, however, as the government agency recently opened an investigation into the car and its reported tendency to lose power while driving. The NHTSA is looking at 2016 to 2019 Volts after it said it received 61 complaints related to the car’s battery energy control module.

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Teslarati

JULY 7, 2023

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has asked Tesla for updated data related to an ongoing investigation into 830,000 Tesla vehicles and the automaker’s Autopilot driver-assist system. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. Just send a message to simon@teslarati.com to give us a heads up.

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Electrek

JANUARY 3, 2024

At the same time, it will satisfy the NHTSA recall , though Rivian will offer owners a hardware replacement accelerator if desired. more… The post Rivian preempts NHTSA accelerator pedal recall with software solution appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 17, 2024

One of the complaints alleged a crash and injury,” noted the NHTSA. The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to determine the scope and severity of Fisker’s brake complaints. The post Fisker braking complaints trigger NHTSA probe appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently maintained that it is not convinced that Tesla’s safety-focused over-the-air (OTA) software updates need a new terminology. Do I need to return the recall letter back to NHTSA since my Tesla car was already fixed! They can use the letter for the next recall!

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expanding a probe into over 500,000 late-model Hondas that could be suffering from a steering defect. The NHTSA cited 523 incidents, with Honda noting 804. Originally, the NHTSA was only worried about the Honda Civic. Image: Honda] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Tesla has agreed to add more alerts to its Autopilot system to prevent driver misuse as part of a NHTSA “safety recall” of 2 million vehicles that concludes its Autopilot investigation. more… The post Tesla adds more alerts to Autopilot as part of NHTSA ‘safety recall’ appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JUNE 2, 2023

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed new safety standards that would require automatic emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian AEB systems on all new vehicles, regardless of powertrain. The NHTSA’s press release on the proposed AEB mandate can be viewed here.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 2, 2023

On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it would be expanding its investigation into late-model Fords equipped with EcoBoost engines. Last summer, the NHTSA was prompted to launch an investigation into 2021 Ford Broncos after nearly 30 complaints were issued about the 2.7-liter

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 24, 2023

The IIHS recently updated its side-crash tests with greater impact forces, and now, the NHTSA is considering a toughening of its pedestrian crash testing. The NHTSA said the updates would measure pedestrian protection and detection and has asked for public comment on the matter.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 17, 2023

.& Sustained reports of mishaps and injuries involving the vehicles has encouraged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to launch a preliminary investigation into the company — which may also explain why Cruise just issued a press release explaining how it’s going to remedy all of the above.&

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The NHTSA is looking at more than 450,000 Nissan vehicles that use one of its two variable compression engines, including the Altima , Rogue , and Infiniti QX50. Though this is just an investigation at this point, the NHTSA could push for a recall if it determines that there is a defect. liter four-cylinder and 1.5-liter

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Teslarati

JUNE 19, 2023

The NHTSA is hitting the Hyundai Ioniq 5 with a safety probe of nearly 40,000 units after reports of the vehicle completely losing power were reported by owners. The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation has received over 30 complaints describing a loss of motive power in 2022 model year Ioniq 5 electric vehicles.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 14, 2022

Recent complaints regarding Tesla’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have prompted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to discuss the feature with the automaker. Following reports that Transport Canada launched the IAI, the NHTSA has also launched a probe into the issues.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Recalls are handled by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, or NHTSA. NHTSA data tracks the date, manufacturer, subject matter, component, recall type, description, consequences, and affected population of any recall sent out by the agency. Tesla Service (Credit: Tesla). and Altec Industries, Inc.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The NHTSA noted one incident in which a driver was blinded in one eye after being struck with rhinestones that became dislodged from the steering wheel. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by & subscribing to our& newsletter.

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Teslarati

MARCH 28, 2023

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted on Tuesday that it was opening a probe into approximately 50,000 Tesla Model X vehicles from the 2022-2023 model years. No collisions or accidents related to the issue have been reported so far, the NHTSA has noted. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Teslarati

MAY 30, 2023

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is closing its investigation into Tesla’s ‘Passenger Play’ feature that was launched in late 2021 that affected 580,000 vehicles, but it still will keep an eye on the feature. Specific changes varied among models.” The investigation closed on May 26.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 6, 2022

NHTSA reviews potentially fire-prone EV batteries. The Sono Sion solar car shifts away from Swedish production—to Finland instead. And Lexus sets a date for the reveal of its first EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Electrek

MARCH 8, 2023

The NHTSA announced that it is investigating the Tesla Model Y over a potential issue after two vehicles had their steering wheels fall off. more… The post Tesla Model Y is now under NHTSA investigation over steering wheels falling off appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 17, 2021

This was exactly the case on Monday as a wave of negative Tesla news emerged following an announcement that the NHTSA is launching a formal investigation on Autopilot over 11 incidents that involved Teslas crashing into parked emergency vehicles. . The NHTSA Investigation. The NHTSA’s ODI Resume was very brief and direct.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The first report of an accident involving a vehicle that uses Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta is being looked at by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Tesla FSD Beta crash report posted on NHTSA website, claims car fought for control. The agency told us that this incident is not under formal investigation.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has effectively rejected a petition that called for an investigation into Tesla vehicle fires and how they may be related to its over-the-air software updates. According to the NHTSA, it is unlikely that a probe would find a safety defect in Tesla’s vehicles.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation has issued a warning about the NHTSA’s proposed fuel economy standards for 2027-2032 model year vehicles. As per the group, if the new proposed fuel economy standards are finalized, the industry’s transition to electric vehicles would be compromised.

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Teslarati

JULY 13, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated recently that it will not allow electric vehicles to have an unlimited amount of custom sounds that could be used as pedestrian alert tones. In 2019, the NHTSA passed FMVSS no. 141 took effect.

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Teslarati

MARCH 11, 2022

. “As the driver changes from a person to a machine in ADS-equipped vehicles, the need to keep the humans safe remains the same and must be integrated from the beginning,” Dr. Steven Cliff, NHTSA’s Deputy Administrator, said in a press release. “With this rule, we ensure that manufacturers put safety first.”

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 10, 2023

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching an investigation into the Kia EV6 after 11 complaints were filed regarding sudden power losses.& This year through June, Kia has sold 8,328 of the electric compact crossovers, according to Automotive News data. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 25, 2022

Tesla’s Passenger Play feature has prompted the NHTSA to open a “Preliminary Evaluation” into the capabilities of the option, which will require the automaker to submit certain information to the agency by March 4. Tesla much issue a response by March 4, 2022, the NHTSA said in its letter. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 8, 2023

On Tuesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed that it would be investigating over one million Ram 1500 pickup trucks over complaints about power steering issues. But it seems like there could be some overlap with the NHTSA noting that consumer complaints yield similarities to the earlier recall.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 22, 2023

A Florida owner told the NHTSA that their Mach-E stopped on a highway on-ramp and wasn’t able to be restarted until several hours later. Though it’s not the most common news, recalls aren’t always the final word in getting a problem fixed. & [Image: Ford] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Tesla has been forced to “recall” all vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta as NHTSA believes it may cause crashes. more… The post Tesla is forced to ‘recall’ all Full Self-Driving Beta with update, NHTSA says may cause crash appeared first on Electrek. The fix is a software update.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 5, 2023

Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) floated the notion that every new passenger vehicle should come with automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems. The NHTSA certainly seems to think so, alleging that the scheme would save at least 360 lives a year and reduce injuries by at least 24,000 annually.

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