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Coverage dated October 12, 2021

US regulators seek answers from Tesla over lack of recall

Headline from WTHR Indianapolis

The NHTSA told Tesla Tuesday that it must recall vehicles if an over-the-internet update deals with a safety defect.

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  1. WTHR Indianapolis

    US regulators seek answers from Tesla over lack of recall (opens WTHR Indianapolis)

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    WTHR Indianapolis's feed description

    The NHTSA told Tesla Tuesday that it must recall vehicles if an over-the-internet update deals with a safety defect.

  2. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Tensions rise as US seeks answers from Tesla over no recall (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety investigators want to know why Tesla didn't file recall documents when it updated Autopilot software to better identify parked emergency vehicles, escalating a simmering clash

  3. NBC10 Philadelphia

    NHTSA Asks Tesla Why It Didn't Initiate a Recall When It Pushed Safety-Related Software Update (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    NHTSA pressed Tesla over safety-related software update and experimental driver assistance system testing on public roads.

  4. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    US regulators seek answers from Tesla over lack of recall - WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    A public recall allows owners to make sure the repairs are done, and so people buying cars are aware of potential safety problems.

  5. Washington Times

    U.S. asks Tesla why it didn’t recall Autopilot driving system (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    U.S. highway safety investigators want to know why Tesla didn’t file recall paperwork when it updated its Autopilot software to better identify parked emergency vehicles.

  6. The Hill

    NHTSA questions Tesla over lack of recall notice in software update (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday questioned why Tesla did not recall autopilot software that it updated to identify parked emergency vehicles.

  7. Triblive

    U.S. regulators seek answers from Tesla over lack of recall (opens Triblive)

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    DETROIT — U.S. safety investigators want to know why Tesla didn’t file recall documents when it updated Autopilot software to better identify parked emergency vehicles, escalating a simmering clash between the automaker and regulators.

  8. Los Angeles Times

    U.S. asks Tesla why it failed to file recall notices of its Autopilot driving system (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    U.S. regulators fault Tesla for not filing recall notices when it updated Autopilot software to do a better job of spotting parked emergency vehicles.

  9. InsideEVs

    NHTSA To Tesla: Why No Recall For Autopilot Emergency Light Update? (opens InsideEVs)

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    InsideEVs's feed description

    Tesla pushed an update to ensure that its cars "see" and slow down for emergency vehicles at night. NHTSA believes this should have been a recall.

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