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The latest recall of over 40,000 vehicles in the U.S. stems from a potential issue with power-steering assist, arriving at a challenging time for the billionaire entrepreneur juggling several companies, ongoing lawsuits, and a decline in Tesla’s stock value.
What’s the most recent Tesla recall about?
Elon Musk’s electric-car company reported that the affected cars have a malfunction in their power-steering assist system when driven over rough terrain or after encountering a pothole. This defect would leave drivers without the electric assistance needed to steer, forcing them to exert more effort to turn the wheel, which increases the risk of accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The issue started when Tesla introduced an update for the recalibration of their electronic power-assisted steering system, only for alerts regarding the update to surface a week later, as reported by the NHTSA.
Tesla has since rolled out a firmware update to fix the problem. As per Tesla, 97% of the vehicles affected by the recall had the update installed, and there have been no reports of injuries related to the potential loss of steering assistance.
Which Tesla models are impacted by this update?
A total of 314 vehicle alerts have been issued across the U.S. concerning Model S and Model X vehicles from the years 2017 to 2021. Tesla plans to send recall notifications to affected owners by December 31, 2022.
What steps should you take if your vehicle is part of the recall?
If you have any questions about the recall and wish to contact Tesla, you can reach their customer service at 1-877-798-3752. The recall is identified with the number SB-22-00-014. You may also get in touch with the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit their website.
