Tesla Recalls Vehicles Due to Door Defect
Tesla is recalling 120,423 vehicles because the doors can unlatch and open in a crash, heightening the risk of injury, according to safety regulators.
The issue affects some 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a filing. Engineers at Tesla, a maker of electric cars, discovered the defect on December 6 while conducting side-impact tests on vehicles, according to the agency.
As of December 14, Tesla was not aware of any warranty claims or injuries related to the problem.
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Resolution and Contact Information
Tesla has released a free software update to resolve the problem, and the automaker also plans to notify car owners by mail on Feb. 17, 2024. For more information, people may contact Tesla customer service at (877) 798-3752 or NHTSA at (888) 327-4236, as well as visit the agency's website.
Autopilot Recall
Tesla recently issued a recall for over 2 million vehicles in its model lineup. This recall affects nearly all of the company's cars on the road and is aimed at fixing a defective system related to the Autopilot feature. The system is supposed to ensure that drivers are paying attention while using Autopilot, but a two-year probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that there have been several crashes while the system was in use.
To address this issue, Tesla has sent out a software update to drivers. The update includes alerts that are designed to improve driver awareness and attention even when Autopilot is engaged.
The update specifically targets the Tesla Autosteer function, which is one of the two Autopilot features. Autosteer is responsible for keeping vehicles on track and in their lanes on freeways. The software update will limit where Autosteer can be used based on the surrounding conditions of the vehicle. Additionally, it will provide alerts to drivers when Autosteer is not engaged, according to the recall documents.
