NHTSA launches probe into Tesla over ‘phantom braking’ issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into consumer complaints about "phantom breaking" in Tesla vehicles.

“The complaints allege that while utilizing the [advanced driver-assistance] features including adaptive cruise control, the vehicle unexpectedly applies its brakes while driving at highway speeds," agency officials said. "Complainants report that the rapid deceleration can occur without warning, at random, and often repeatedly in a single drive cycle.”

NHTSA's preliminary evaluation will affect approximately 416,000 vehicles.

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