The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Friday it has opened an investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving software after reports of four collisions, including one fatal crash, involving its driver-assistance technology in low-visibility conditions.The preliminary probe will cover 2.4 million Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said, accounting for a big share of the electric automaker's vehicles on U.S. roads.
The latest evaluation could be a hurdle in CEO Elon Musk's efforts to shift Tesla's focus to self-driving technology and robotaxis amid competition and weak demand in its auto business.
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