NHTSA opens defect investigation into Tesla’s FSD system following crashes

The NHTSA has opened a defect investigation into Tesla’s (TSLA) Full Self-Driving system following reports of four crashes, one of which resulted in a fatality. Failure of the system engineering controls to react appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions, the NHTSA said. NHTSA is estimating 2.4 million vehicles are subject to the investigation. The products involved are the Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck.