The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating nearly 1.2 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles from 2018-2023 due to 156 complaints about front lower lateral link suspension failures that could cause a loss of directional control.
The NHTSA has issued a directive to autonomous vehicle developers, demanding immediate solutions to prevent AVs from interfering with first responders and law enforcement. The agency cited a pattern of driverless cars blocking emergency scenes and failing to recognize safety conditions.
The NTSB and NHTSA are investigating a fatal Tesla crash in Katy, Texas, where Michael Butler's car hit a home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Avila's family has filed a negligence lawsuit against Butler and Tesla, which claims the accelerator was pressed, overriding self-driving features.
US Senators Markey and Blumenthal are calling on NHTSA to investigate Tesla's self-published crash statistics for its Full Self-Driving system, citing a Reuters report alleging exaggerated safety claims and misleading comparisons.
Taichung's Transportation Bureau is deploying "smart road signs" using radar to detect approaching vehicles and display LED warnings for side or oncoming traffic, aiming to reduce intersection accidents. 56 signs will be installed by 2025, with 50 more planned for 2026. The system also aids emergency vehicle response and pedestrian safety.
