A Tesla owner from Ohio was put in a dangerous position when his vehicle’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode failed to slow down in front of an approaching train.
Craig Doty II reported the incident on the Tesla Motors Club forum, where he explained how his car drove directly towards closed level crossings on two separate occasions. This has sparked concerns among users of social media platforms after a video of the incident shared there went viral.
Cameras are good enough for FSD – Elon Musk.Unless you don't want to get hit by a train.
"I have owned my Tesla for less than a year, and within the last six months, it has twice attempted to drive directly into a passing train while in FSD mode. The most recent incident… pic.twitter.com/XAQccItBYw
— Artem Russakovskii (@ArtemR) May 19, 2024
Doty claimed that vehicle was in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode at the time and didn’t slow down despite the train crossing the road. He, however, did not specify the make or model of the car.
“I have owned my Tesla for less than a year, and within the last six months, it has twice attempted to drive directly into a passing train while in FSD mode. The most recent incident occurred on May 8, 2024, and I have dash cam footage from that event,” Craig Doty said.
The video shared by him shows him intervening while the FSD mode was on and he suddenly turned his car right through the railway crossing sign and stopped just a few feet away from the train.
“I am trying to obtain the telemetry data from these incidents. Additionally, I am looking for similar cases or incidents. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find a lawyer willing to take my case due to the lack of significant injuries-only backaches and a deep bruise on my right elbow, which didn’t require medical attention,” Doty said on the forum.
### Recurring Issues with Tesla’s Autopilot Highlighted Amid Safety Concerns
This is not the first time Tesla owners have raised alarms over vehicle issues. As of April 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that Tesla’s Autopilot systems in models Y, X, S, and 3 were involved in 17 fatalities and 736 crashes since 2019.
Last month, Tesla paused Cybertruck deliveries due to an accelerator issue, as reported by Engadget. Users flagged multiple problems with the $100,000 vehicle, including poor visibility, off-roading difficulties, CCS adapter issues, lower-than-expected range, and discoloration of the stainless steel body panels. Tesla began delivering the new Cybertruck in November 2023.
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