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09 Mar 2023, 17:24
Elon Musk-run Tesla faces probe as reports of steering wheels falling off while driving, emerge
Elon Musk-run Tesla is facing a preliminary probe by the US' National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into 120,000 Model Y cars (2023 models) as reports surfaced about steering wheels dangerously falling off while driving.
Tim Levin
16 Jun 2022, 03:44
Drivers using Tesla Autopilot were involved in hundreds of crashes in just 10 months
Automakers reported 392 crashes involving driver-assistance systems, with Tesla logging by far the most. Honda was next with 90 crashes.
Tim Levin
04 Jun 2022, 01:20
More than 750 Tesla drivers told regulators their cars randomly slammed on the brakes while driving
The US has given Tesla until June 20 to respond to questions about phantom braking incidents — or face up to $115 million in fines.
Grace Kay
28 Mar 2022, 22:19
Elon Musk was reportedly known to get into 'yelling matches' with auto regulators over Tesla safety concerns
One former safety official told WashPo that Elon Musk screamed and threatened to sue when NHTSA launched an investigation into a fatal Tesla crash.
Tim Levin
09 Mar 2022, 22:19
BMW recalls more than 900,000 vehicles over engine-fire risk, most for the 3rd time
BMW issued a recall of nearly 1 million 3 Series, 5 Series, X5, X3, and Z4 vehicles with a faulty component that could short circuit.
Hannah Towey
14 Feb 2022, 03:34
Elon Musk bemoans 'fun police' for making Tesla disable the feature that lets drivers blast fart noises and music from outside car speakers
The NHTSA determined the feature — which lets drivers blast custom fart and goat noises from exterior speakers — did not comply with US safety laws.
Matthew Loh
09 Feb 2022, 08:27
Hyundai and Kia warn that 500,000 of their cars in the US are at risk of spontaneously catching fire and advise owners to park outside
Hyundai and Kia said a short circuit in their anti-lock braking systems could set car engines on fire, even when the vehicles are turned off.
Ben Gilbert
30 Dec 2021, 23:12
Tesla is recalling nearly 500,000 cars due to hoods that could fly open while driving and faulty backup cameras
Tesla will offer free repairs on the nearly half million cars involved in the two recalls.
Isobel Asher Hamilton
22 Dec 2021, 20:07
The US government opened an official investigation into Tesla letting people play video games while driving
The US auto safety regulator said playing video games on Tesla touch-screens while driving "may distract the driver and increase the risk of a crash."
Isobel Asher Hamilton
09 Dec 2021, 17:13
The US government is asking Tesla why it lets people play video games while driving
"We are aware of driver concerns and are discussing the feature with the manufacturer," the NHTSA told Bloomberg following a New York Times report.
Kevin Shalvey
15 Nov 2021, 01:32
A Tesla owner whose vehicle crashed in Full Self-Driving mode has filed a complaint with federal safety regulators
A Tesla Model Y using FSD software crashed in California after the car drove itself into the wrong lane, according to the driver.
Kate Duffy
29 Oct 2021, 17:23
Tesla is recalling nearly 2,800 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles in the US over a potential suspension problem that could make the cars more likely to crash
The NHTSA safety recall report said Tesla drivers of the affected cars may hear an "abnormal noise" from the front suspension.
Isobel Asher Hamilton
20 Oct 2021, 15:11
Elon Musk said the Tesla Cybertruck's side mirrors will be 'easy to remove'
Musk tweeted after footage appeared to show a Tesla Cybertruck prototype with side mirrors. When he unveiled the vehicle, it had no side mirrors.
Anna Cooban
05 Aug 2021, 22:08
A California couple's Tesla caught fire while charging overnight, ignited another Tesla next to it, and caused a massive house fire. They haven't been home in 8 months.
"The firemen said it was so hot that they couldn't walk up the driveway," Yogi Vindum told The Washington Post.
Tyler Sonnemaker
02 Jun 2021, 08:12
The SEC told Tesla twice that Elon Musk's tweets violated court orders requiring preapproval from company lawyers
Musk and Tesla have a long history of ignoring attempts by regulators to rein in behavior by the automaker.
Grace Kay
29 Apr 2021, 01:14
Sen. Richard Blumenthal says he's 'disappointed' Elon Musk is talking about a deadly crash involving a Tesla while it's under investigation
Earlier this month, two people were killed when the Tesla they were riding in crashed in Texas. Authorities said nobody was in the driver's seat.
Tim Levin
23 Apr 2021, 03:33
Two Democratic senators are urging NHTSA to take action after 'worrisome' pattern of Tesla crashes
The senators' letter to the nation's top safety regulator comes days after a fatal Tesla crash in which police said nobody was at the wheel.
Grace Dean
19 Mar 2021, 18:21
Tesla is helping authorities determine whether a driver was using Autopilot during a 'violent' crash in Detroit that left one person in critical condition
Authorities plan to remove the Tesla's black box and SD card to identify whether the driver was using Autopilot at the time of the crash.
Kristen Lee
03 Mar 2021, 20:17
Bentley recalls one (1) brand-new, $259,000 Flying Spur for potentially defective fuel tank
Sometimes recalls can affect thousands - if not millions - of cars. This time, though, only one car was affected.
Grace Kay
02 Mar 2021, 02:22
Nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 SUVs are under investigation after reports of engines catching fire
The US government is investigating Toyota Rav4 models from 2013 to 2018 after receiving 11 complaints over the past year of engine fires.
Tim Levin
03 Feb 2021, 23:51
Tesla says its faulty touchscreens that led to a recall were only built to last 5-6 years
The carmaker pushed back against the notion that electronic components should be expected to last the entire lifetime of a vehicle.
Graham Rapier
25 Nov 2020, 20:52
Tesla is recalling more than 9,000 Model X cars over a cosmetic adhesive that could fly off
Tesla said it's not received word of any accidents or injuries, but noted the "applique" could detach from the car posing a safety hazard.
Graham Rapier
24 Jun 2020, 21:09
The US government is investigating 63,000 Tesla Model S vehicles over possible touchscreen failures
The potentially faulty chips in question have been used in about 159,000 Tesla cars, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
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