Problems with an automatic steering feature of the Tesla Autopilot driver assistance system have been linked to a number of auto accidents and fatalities, leading to a massive recall.
Report suggests consumers have been hesitant to use many of the new technologies introduced in recent years, due to unfamiliarity and fears they may fail to work in the event of an auto accident.
Currently, the NHTSA only allows a maximum of 2,500 driverless vehicles on U.S. roads, but that is expected to change quickly in the coming years
The auto manufacturer has asked the NHTSA to conceal some Tesla Autopilot and FSD-related auto accidents, claiming they are not full self-driving systems.
A Tesla "autopilot" feature lets the driver switch gears without depressing the brake pedal, which has led to hundreds of unintended acceleration accidents, the petition claims
Human drivers are often confused over what to do when they have an accident with a driverless vehicle, resulting in a number of hit-and-run incidents
Problems with the self-driving Tesla vehicles have caused a number of car accidents over the past two years.
The new cybersecurity threat guidelines are meant to prevent hackers from creating auto accidents and other hazards, particularly in self-driving vehicles.
The NHTSA reported there were six deaths linked to self-driving car accidents; five of them involving Tesla vehicles.
The recall comes amid an ongoing investigation into the safety of Tesla's Self Driving features.
