Tesla's Autopilot Under Scrutiny: Deadly Crash, Engineer Silence, and Massive Recalls

A Tesla running on Autopilot was involved in a high-speed crash with a tractor-trailer in Virginia, resulting in the death of the Tesla's driver. The incident comes as Tesla recalls over 2 million vehicles equipped with the same Autopilot system and faces an investigation by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Authorities revealed that the Autopilot system was in use during the crash, and the vehicle had warned the driver to take control before the collision. The investigation concluded that the driver would have had sufficient time to avoid the crash if traveling at the speed limit. The National Transportation Safety Board has expressed concerns about Tesla's inaction in implementing safety recommendations, and Tesla is the only manufacturer that did not respond to the NTSB's recommendations. The NHTSA has announced a recall of Tesla's "Full Self Driving" system, citing inadequate driver engagement and usage controls.