NHTSA opens safety probe into 416,000 Teslas for 'phantom braking'

February 17, 2022 11:05 AM

WASHINGTON — U.S. auto safety regulators have opened an investigation to assess potential safety issues in certain Tesla Inc. vehicles after reports alleging "phantom braking."

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