NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation sent letters to 12 automakers, trying to gather info on vehicles with Level 2 driver assistance systems. It wants to know the number of vehicles with L2 that have been manufactured, as well as the miles covered and the data logs of the most recent updates. NHTSA also wants all consumer complaints, field reports, crash reports and lawsuits.
The automakers need to report the types of roads and driving conditions where the system could potentially be used, the methods used to prevent usage outside of those conditions, and provide an overview of how they make sure the driver is paying attention. This goes for the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Cadillac Escalade, the new Silverado, and any other vehicle with this sort of system.