Federal Agency Opens Investigation Into Tesla Remote Driving Function

Investigation affects 2.6 million Tesla vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Federal Agency Opens Investigation Into Tesla Remote Driving Function
A sign bearing the Tesla company logo is displayed outside a Tesla store in Cherry Creek Mall in Denver on Feb. 9, 2019. David Zalubowski/AP Photo
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Tuesday that it is investigating a Tesla vehicle feature that allows drivers to move their cars remotely from a phone app. The investigation affects 2.6 million Tesla vehicles.

According to an NHTSA report, drivers can use the Actually Smart Summon feature on some Tesla vehicles to have the car come to them or go to another location.