A Massachusetts law requiring automobile manufacturers to boost access to telematic vehicle data 'conflicts with and therefore is preempted' by federal law, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
NHTSA officials said the Massachusetts law"poses significant safety concerns" because the access to vehicle telematic data it requires could allow for manipulation of steering, acceleration, braking and air bagsA Massachusetts law requiring automobile manufacturers to boost access to telematic vehicle data"conflicts with and therefore is preempted" by federal law, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday.
In a letter to companies filed in federal court, NHTSA officials said the Massachusetts law"poses significant safety concerns" because the access to vehicle telematic data it requires could allow for manipulation of steering, acceleration, braking and air bags. What’s happening in Massachusetts mirrors a broader battle over who has the “right to repair” increasingly complex electronic products -- from iPhones and farm tractors to the family car.
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