Lawmakers Push NHTSA To Investigate Tesla FSD
Senators Demand Train Safety Probe
The senators called for an investigation following a string of near-collision incidents, warning of the risk of major accidents at train crossings that could cause multiple fatalities among vehicle occupants, train passengers, and rail workers.
Senators Warn of Fatal Collisions
“A miscalculation at a train crossing can lead to catastrophic, multi-fatality collisions involving vehicle occupants, train passengers, and rail workers,” the senators wrote in a letter released to the public,” read the letter to NHTSA.
Tesla's FSD Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Safety Concerns
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, an advancement over its Autopilot feature, has faced scrutiny from the NHTSA. In October 2024, the agency opened an investigation into 2.4 million Tesla vehicles with FSD after four crashes were reported in low-visibility road conditions in 2023.
Musk Teases FSD Upgrades
Despite these concerns, Tesla has continued to develop and update its FSD system. Earlier this week, CEO Elon Musk hinted at updates to the FSD system that could make it capable of navigating complex road conditions, including multi-level parking garages.
