Tesla, Smart Summon and NHTSA

After 4 crashes, NHTSA to examine Tesla feature that allows cars to move via phone app
Tesla owners can move cars equipped with Actually Smart Summon, but federal regulators plan to study the feature's safety.
NHTSA Opens Investigation into 2.8 Million Teslas Over 'Actually Smart Summon' Feature
An official report filed with NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation alleges that a Tesla operating under the brand's app-based summoning command was involved in a crash, prompting the federal watchdog agency to open an investigation into the autonomous technology.
NHTSA Opens Probe Into 2.6 Million Tesla Vehicles After Complaint Of Crashes Linked To Actually Smart Summon Feature
The NHTSA on Tuesday opened an investigation into about 2.6 million Tesla vehicles equipped with the company's FSD assistance technology.
Tesla under investigation for parking retrieval feature crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into crashes It said occurred while Tesla vehicles were operating with a parking feature that allows owners to summon a car from a parking space without anyone being in the vehicle.
US probing about 2.6 mln Tesla vehicles over 'Actually Smart Summon' feature
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it had opened a probe into about 2.6 million Tesla vehicles after reports of some crashes linked to its "Actually Smart Summon" driverless feature.
Tesla’s remote parking under federal scrutiny after multiple crashes
Following reports of at least 16 crashes, NHTSA has opened a safety investigation into the Tesla Summon system.
NHTSA Investigates Tesla’s Driverless Vehicle-Summon Feature
Tesla is under federal scrutiny over concerns that a newly released driver-assistance feature could result in crashes.
Regulators probe Tesla’s vehicle-summoning technology after crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tesla’s automated summoning feature has been linked to at least four crashes.
Tesla faces US probe over driverless vehicle-summon feature
Tesla Inc. is under federal scrutiny over concerns that a newly released driver-assistance feature could result in crashes, the latest move by auto-safety regulators to investigate the electric-car maker’s technology.
Tesla to face U.S. probe over crash incidents in Actually Smart Summon sessions
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is facing a probe by the U.S. traffic safety regulator over issues related to the EV maker's "Actually Smart Summon" feature. The probe covers an estimated 2,585,000 Tesla vehicles,
Portland Police correct double-counted traffic deaths, revising 2023 and 2024 statistics
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Police have released revised numbers for traffic-related deaths for 2023 and 2024. PPB says ...
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Recall Roundup: New safety recalls issued for work trucks, EVs
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands ...
More beeping incoming: NHTSA cracks down on rear seatbelt safety with mandate
The original seatbelt rule, known as Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, or “Occupant crash protection,” has been ...
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NHTSA announces mandatory rear seat belt alarms in all new U.S. cars by 2027
This mandate is a step in the right direction to reduce passenger injuries and fatalities on U.S. roadways.
Ford recalls some F-150 electric trucks as NHTSA cites possible 'loss of directional control'
A suspension problem that heightens the risk of crashing has prompted Ford to recall 12,000 of its 2023-2024 F-150 electric ...
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Detachment risk prompts recall of 145K trailer hitch locks
The recall says the vehicle may become detached from whatever it’s towing due to the potentially loose part on the hitch ...
Ford issues recalls for more than 300,000 vehicles made in Kentucky. Here's what we know
Ford Motor Co. is recalling thousands of vehicles made at its two Louisville area facilities. Both recalls, which include ...
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NHTSA Promulgates Final Rule on Whistleblower Program
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a long-awaited final rule establishing regulations to implement ...