Tesla Recall 'Far From Sufficient:' Senator Blumenthal Urges NHTSA To 'Put Its Legal Muscle Where Its Mouth Is'
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Senator Richard Blumenthal criticizes Tesla's recall of over 2 million vehicles for Autosteer issues as insufficient and urges the NHTSA to take stronger action. Blumenthal highlights safety concerns with Tesla's Autopilot and references Elon Musk's previous mocking of the NHTSA. The conflict between Musk and regulators is escalating, with Musk recently criticizing the FCC and alleging political targeting by the Biden administration. Despite direct sales bans in some states, Tesla opened a sales center in Connecticut on tribal land.
December 19, 2023 | 12:13 pm
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Tesla's recall of over 2 million vehicles for Autosteer issues and the criticism from Senator Blumenthal may raise safety and regulatory concerns among investors, potentially affecting Tesla's stock price.
The negative sentiment expressed by a U.S. Senator regarding the adequacy of Tesla's recall could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and potentially impact consumer confidence. This, combined with the ongoing conflicts with regulators, could create uncertainty and negatively influence Tesla's stock price in the short term.
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