U.S. regulator opens probe into 580,000 Tesla vehicles over game feature

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U.S. regulator opens probe into 580,000 Tesla vehicles over game feature
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U.S auto safety regulators have opened a formal safety investigation into 580K Tesla vehicles sold since 2017 over the automaker’s decision to allow games to be played on the front center touchscreen.

vehicles sold since 2017 over the automaker’s decision to allow games to be played on the front center touchscreen.

Tesla did not immediately comment. NHTSA said it “will evaluate aspects of the feature, including the frequency and use scenarios of Tesla ‘Passenger Play’.” The Times reported that a button asks for confirmation that the player is a passenger, though a driver could play simply by pressing the button.

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