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business10 days ago•394 min saved

Ford’s park-system recall affects 741,000 U.S. vehicles; Bronco fender flares also under recall

Ford is recalling 741,195 U.S. vehicles over a transmission defect that can damage the park system and let a vehicle roll away; affected models include 2018–2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020–2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150, with dealers updating software and replacing damaged transmission components at no charge. Separately, Ford is recalling 36,046 Broncos for improperly secured fender flares that can detach and pose a crash risk; dealers will inspect and repair or replace flares at no cost.

via NBC News|

#business #ford #nhtsa

business11 days ago•2 min saved

Ford recalls 741,000 US vehicles over park-system defect causing possible rollaway

Ford is recalling about 741,000 US vehicles (2018–2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020–2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150) due to a transmission defect that can damage the park system and allow the vehicle to roll away; dealers will update software and inspect/replace damaged components at no cost. Separately, Ford is recalling 36,046 Broncos for improperly secured fender flares that can detach and pose a crash risk, with repairs free of charge.

via New York Post|

#bronco #business #ford

business11 days ago•9 min saved

Tesla Rally Gains Pace on Safety Clearance, Strong Deliveries Outlook and AI Tease

Tesla’s stock jumped after the NHTSA closed its engineering analysis into a power-steering issue on 2023 Model 3 and Model Y, following Tesla’s software recall; Wall Street lifted Q2 delivery estimates (Morgan Stanley ~413k, Barclays ~418k) amid a demand rebound in Europe and China, while Elon Musk signaled xAI’s Grok 4.5 is in private beta at Tesla and SpaceX, lending an AI-driven momentum to the rally.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #deliveries #nhtsa

technology14 days ago•13 min saved

DOT narrows brake-pedal rules for autonomous-only vehicles while keeping safety tests

Under the Automated Vehicle Framework, the NHTSA launched rulemaking to remove the manual brake-pedal mandate for ADS-only vehicles while preserving stopping-distance performance standards; vehicles with human controls remain subject to existing FMVSS 135 rules, and the agency will continue safety testing, enforcement, and recalls as it modernizes regulations to accelerate AV innovation.

via NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (.gov)|

#autonomous-vehicles #av-framework #brake-pedal

technology15 days ago•6 min saved

Lawmakers push faster accountability for Tesla after fatal FSD crash

Sen. Blumenthal and Sen. Markey urge the NHTSA to accelerate and broaden scrutiny of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology after a fatal Texas crash in which police say the driver used assisted driving before hitting a brick house. They criticize Tesla’s safety claims and data transparency, call for wider crash reporting and data disclosure, and note that NHTSA is investigating while the victim’s family has filed suit. The push follows ongoing federal probes into Tesla’s driver-assist systems and past safety concerns.

via NBC News|

#blumenthal #markey #nhtsa

technology16 days ago•7 min saved

Family sues Tesla over suspected autopilot defect after fatal Texas crash

A Texas grandmother died after a Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home. Her family filed a Harris County lawsuit seeking more than $1 million, arguing a SUA defect and that Tesla removed critical obstacle-detection hardware during a global chip shortage. Tesla and its executives dispute that Autopilot or Full Self-Driving caused the crash, citing that the driver pressed the accelerator; authorities are investigating, and police have found no mechanical malfunction so far. The suit requests preservation of all vehicle data and parts as evidence in the case, underscoring ongoing debates about Autopilot safety and data transparency.

via Ars Technica|

#autopilot #fsd #nhtsa

transportation17 days ago•29 min saved

Tesla disputes self-driving role in fatal Texas crash, cites driver override

Tesla pushes back on claims its Full Self-Driving system caused a fatal Katy, Texas crash, saying the driver manually overrode the automation by flooring the accelerator to 100% and reaching about 73 mph before the Model 3 crashed into a home, killing a 76-year-old woman. The driver, Michael Butler, has been identified; the NHTSA is investigating the crash and FSD as Tesla continues to pivot from Autopilot to a subscription-based FSD.

via The Verge|

#fsd #nhtsa #self-driving

technology17 days ago•9 min saved

Tesla says FSD was active in fatal Texas crash, blaming driver for pedal override

Tesla confirms Full Self-Driving was engaged when a Model 3 crashed into a Katy, Texas home and says the driver pressed the accelerator to override the system; experts warn that pedal misapplication does not absolve the technology and highlight complacency risks with Level 2 systems, as federal investigators review logs and past cases show shared Tesla liability.

via Electrek|

#autopilot #fsd #nhtsa

technology18 days ago•3 min saved

NHTSA launches crash probe into fatal Texas Tesla incident

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a Special Crash Investigation after a June crash near Houston where a Tesla Model 3, reportedly in automated driving mode, struck a house and killed a 76-year-old woman. Tesla and its executives dispute that Full Self-Driving was engaged; authorities say the driver used automated driving assistance and the vehicle sped at about 73 mph. The case adds to ongoing regulatory scrutiny of Tesla's self-driving technology.

via Al Jazeera|

#fatal-crash #nhtsa #self-driving

technology18 days ago•4 min saved

Federal probe expands over fatal Texas Tesla crash tied to automated driving features

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a formal crash investigation into a June 19 Texas crash in which a Tesla Model 3 allegedly operating with an automated driving system sped into a house, injuring and killing a 76-year-old woman. The driver cooperated with police; investigators are examining whether the vehicle’s driver-assist tech contributed to the crash. The NHTSA inquiry is separate from local investigations and could lead to safety recalls or other actions, amid ongoing scrutiny of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving claims.

via BBC|

#autopilot #nhtsa #self-driving

technology18 days ago•8 min saved

Doorbell video captures fatal Tesla Autopilot crash into Texas home

A Texas woman was killed when a driver using a Tesla Model 3 Autopilot crashed into her home; a doorbell camera captured the moment, and authorities say the driver was using automated driving assistance and is cooperating. Police are examining whether Autopilot played a role, fueling ongoing debates over Autopilot safety and potential NHTSA rule changes.

via Ars Technica|

#autopilot #crash #doorbell-camera

technology21 days ago•2 min saved

Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over construction-zone software issue

Waymo is voluntarily recalling about 3,900 robotaxis in the U.S. to fix a software issue after multiple incidents of driving into closed freeway construction zones; it’s the second recall in a month, with freeway operations restricted while a remedy is developed, and service continues on surface streets as Waymo pursues international expansion and updates to its subscription model.

via CNBC|

#autonomous-vehicles #nhtsa #recall

technology22 days ago•5 min saved

Waymo Recalls 3,871 Robotaxis Over Risk of Driving Through Closed Construction Zones

Waymo is recalling 3,871 vehicles with its 5th Generation ADS due to a defect that can cause autonomous cars to enter or drive at highway speeds through freeway construction zones, caused by misprioritizing other hazards or failing to recognize closures. The recall is voluntary and followed incidents in Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area; Waymo has temporarily restricted freeway operations while a software remedy is developed, with a permanent fix to be delivered via an over-the-air update. This is Waymo’s fourth recall in around 28 months; no crashes or injuries have been reported, and the 6th Generation vehicles are not affected.

via WIRED|

#autonomous-vehicles #freeway-construction-zones #nhtsa

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Honda recalls nearly 100k vehicles over airbag sensor fault

Honda is recalling about 100,000 Honda and Acura vehicles due to a front passenger seat weight sensor defect—humidity can crack a capacitor on the sensor’s circuit board, potentially causing unintended airbag deployment even for infant seats or small occupants. Affected models span a wide range of Honda and Acura cars and SUVs, including Civics, Accords (and hybrids), CR-Vs, MDX, RDX, Odyssey and more from 2016–2026. Owners will receive mail notices and be asked to visit a dealer for a sensor replacement; Honda reports no related injuries in the U.S. through Oct. 2025.

via NBC News|

#airbags #business #honda

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis to fix flood-driving software

Waymo is voluntarily recalling about 3,800 robotaxis using its fifth- and sixth-generation ADS to fix software that could drive into flooded roadways, after incidents in Austin and elsewhere; the company says it’s implemented mitigations, added safeguards, and is restricting operations during extreme weather as it works to resume public rides, including in San Antonio where a recent flood-related incident prompted a NHTSA probe.

via CNBC|

#flooding #nhtsa #recall