_Incident · Regulatory action_

# Comma.ai cancels Comma One product after NHTSA regulatory letter

Canonical ID: `4b79d9a6-fc10-40ee-b8f9-5a4a3909aa5a`

- **Occurred:** 2016-10-27
- **Kind:** `regulatory_action`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Comma AI](/companies/comma-ai.md) (id: `4eb2b454-f914-41cb-9f6a-614be5e62073`)

NHTSA issued a special order on October 27, 2016, directing Comma.ai to provide detailed safety compliance answers for its Comma One aftermarket device. The letter raised concerns about the device obstructing the rearview mirror (FMVSS No. 111) and the risk of drivers misusing the system. George Hotz cancelled the Comma One product rather than respond to the regulatory inquiry.

## Sources (1)

1. https://techcrunch.com/2016/10/28/comma-ai-cancels-the-comma-one-following-nhtsa-letter/ · 2016-10-28

## Status history

- **active** · 2016-10-27

## Common questions

### What happened in Comma.ai cancels Comma One product after NHTSA regulatory letter?

NHTSA issued a special order on October 27, 2016, directing Comma.ai to provide detailed safety compliance answers for its Comma One aftermarket device. The letter raised concerns about the device obstructing the rearview mirror (FMVSS No. 111) and the risk of drivers misusing the system. George Hotz cancelled the Comma One product rather than respond to the regulatory inquiry.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on October 27, 2016 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in Comma.ai cancels Comma One product after NHTSA regulatory letter?

The incident is recorded as involving Comma AI on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to Comma.ai cancels Comma One product after NHTSA regulatory letter?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of Comma.ai cancels Comma One product after NHTSA regulatory letter?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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