Tesla would have recalled more than 1.8 million vehicles across the country.
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More details on the Tesla recall
According to Daily MailThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made the announcement on Tuesday, July 30. Additionally, the recall was reportedly prompted “by fear of a software flaw that could result in failure to detect an unlocked hood.”
The outlet notes that if an unlocked hood opens while an individual is driving the vehicle, it could obstruct their view. This could ultimately result in an accident.
See which models the recall applies to and what customers can do
According to News weekthe recall applies to “certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles.”
The outlet reports that the company has released an “over-the-air software update” to fix the lockout issue. Additionally, customers will reportedly receive “a notification” if their vehicles are affected.
More on previous Tesla recalls
Last month, Tesla also issued another recall for “most” of its Cybertrucks, for News week. The vehicle reportedly had a problem with its “windshield wipers and exterior trim.”
Additionally, the outlet reports that more than 11,000 vehicles are affected by the recall.
Additionally, in December 2023, Tesla issued a recall for over two million vehicles, for The Shadow Room. At the time, it was reported that the cars had a problem with their “auto-steering feature.” This ended up increasing the risk of accidents. TeslaAutosteering allows drivers to keep their hands close to the steering wheel while the car uses sensors to maintain or change lanes.
“In certain circumstances, when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not take responsibility for the operation of the vehicle and is not prepared to intervene as necessary or does not recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of an accident,” a letter issued by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to read.
At the time, the recall came on the heels of a company investigation into previous flaws related to the feature.
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