The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into 2.56 million Tesla vehicles following reports of accidents linked to the company’s remote parking feature “Actually Smart Summon.”
TechCrunch reported that Tesla released the Actually Smart Summon feature in September through a software update. This innovative technology allows Tesla owners to command their vehicles to navigate autonomously using only the car’s cameras via a smartphone app.
The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received one formal complaint alleging an accident caused by the Actually Smart Summon feature. They also examined at least three media reports detailing similar incidents.
The report highlights that all four documented accidents involved Tesla vehicles operating with Actually Smart Summon that failed to detect obstacles such as poles or parked cars, resulting in collisions.
Furthermore, the report revealed that the office received twelve additional complaints related to Smart Summon incidents. These reports suggest that drivers had insufficient time to intervene and prevent collisions.
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