The transition team of President-elect Donald Trump plans to repeal a rule that requires automakers to report crash data from automated vehicle trials.
This move could significantly benefit Tesla, which has reported most of the crashes under the requirement.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration uses the crash data to guide recall decisions and has fined companies for non-compliance.
It is unclear whether Elon Musk played a role in the recommendation, as Reuters was unable to confirm his involvement.