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The core of the current probe involves roughly 2.8 million Tesla vehicles. NITSA is concerned about potential safety violations related to Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. Specifically, the agency has identified around 60 traffic violations and 14 accidents over an unspecified period—possibly spanning over a month.
One key uncertainty is what mode of FSD was active during these incidents. Tesla offers various driving modes, such as "hurry mode," which can speed up responses and lane changes, potentially increasing risks. Whether users or Tesla’s default settings contributed to these violations remains unclear. Nonetheless, NITSA is not satisfied with these figures, signaling a possible recall or regulatory action.