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Tesla robotaxis record 14 crashes in Austin since June 2025 launch
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Tesla has reported five new crashes involving its robotaxi fleet in Austin, Texas, bringing the total to 14 incidents since the service began operating in June 2025. The latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals a crash rate higher than typical human drivers, amid ongoing scrutiny of the autonomous system. One earlier incident has been updated to include a hospitalization.
Yamaha Motor Corporation has issued a recall for 962 units of its 2026 TW200 motorcycles due to a potential issue with the front wheel gear unit assembly. The defect could cause the speedometer to display inaccurate speeds or stop working entirely, posing a safety risk. Dealers will replace the faulty parts free of charge.
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Zero Motorcycles has issued a recall for certain DS, DSR, DSRP, and DSR/X motorcycles due to a potentially twisted front brake hose. The issue could cause brake fluid leakage and loss of front brake pressure, increasing crash risk. The recall affects 118 motorcycles.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into the emergency door release mechanisms of Tesla's Model 3 vehicles, citing concerns that they are hidden and hard to access in emergencies. The probe, which covers about 179,000 model-year 2022 vehicles, follows a complaint involving a fire where the owner escaped through the rear window. This scrutiny comes amid broader safety questions about Tesla's door designs linked to past fatal crashes.
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The NHTSA has opened an investigation into emergency door mechanisms on about 180,000 2022 Tesla Model 3 vehicles, prompted by a defect petition from an owner trapped in a post-crash fire. This follows a Bloomberg report documenting 15 related deaths and prior scrutiny of Model Y doors.