Safety Regulators Clash With , Tesla Over Lack of Recall.<br />Tesla failed to file recall documents after the electric automaker initiated updates intended to address troubles with its autopilot software. .<br />The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that Tesla must recall vehicles if an over-the-air update is necessary to mitigate a defect in the vehicle's safety features.<br />Any manufacturer issuing an over-the-air update that mitigates a defect that poses an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety is required to timely file an accompanying recall notice to NHTSA, NHTSA, via letter to Tesla.<br />Tensions continue to escalate <br />between the government agency <br />and the automaker.<br />Investigations into Tesla’s autopilot feature began in August after there were many reports that the self-driving car was crashing into other vehicles that had their warning lights illuminated.<br />The investigation covers <br />nearly every vehicle <br />that Tesla has sold <br />in the U.S. since 2014. .<br />The malfunction has reportedly <br />caused 17 injuries and one death.<br />The NHTSA reports that Tesla initiated the over-the-air software update in late September to improve the detection of emergency vehicles in low-light conditions. .<br />Federal law mandates that automakers must initiate a recall when safety defects are found in their vehicles.<br />Tesla contends that vehicles equipped with auto-pilot features still aren’t intended to drive themselves. .<br />The company maintains that<br />drivers must be ready to <br />intervene at any moment
