The NHTSA is investigating a fatal crash involving a VinFast electric vehicle after reports of steering malfunctions. The agency is looking into how the car veered off the road and hit a pole and tree, with the steering wheel automatically maneuvering. The owner's co-worker claimed the failure recurred when the lane assist feature was on, leading to the crash.
Authorities are examining the Advanced Driving Assistance features of the VinFast VF-8 vehicle involved in the crash that killed a Pleasanton family of four. The Pleasanton police suggested that speeding may have played a role in the tragic incident.
The NHTSA is conducting its Special Crash Investigations to document the circumstances of the crash and the subsequent fire that took the lives of the George family in Pleasanton. The agency refrains from commenting on ongoing inquiries and investigations.
VinFast, LLC, the Vietnamese car manufacturer established in 2017 behind the vehicle in question, has not responded to inquiries from authorities regarding the fatal crash. This incident prompts a closer inspection of electric vehicle safety regulations and functionality.
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