Elon Musk’s Tesla has announced a recall of more than 1.8 million vehicles across multiple models due to a hood latch issue that could endanger driver safety.
ABC News Reports Tesla has initiated a multi-year recall of more than 1.8 million vehicles, including the 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, and Model X, and the 2020-2024 Model Y. The issue involves a hood latch assembly that may not detect when the latch is released after the hood is opened.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has highlighted the seriousness of this issue, noting that if the hood latch is disengaged, it is possible for the hood to open completely while the vehicle is moving. This scenario poses a significant safety risk as it can obstruct the driver’s view and potentially lead to an accident. Despite the seriousness of this issue, Tesla reports that it is not aware of any crashes, injuries, or fatalities related to this issue at this time.
The investigation into the issue began on March 25, when Tesla began looking into customer complaints that its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China had issues. By mid-April, the automaker had identified the condition as a deformed latching switch affecting vehicles in the China market. As of July 20, Tesla had identified three warranty claims or field reports for U.S. vehicles that are related or potentially related to the hood issue. The data suggests that the issue exists but occurs less frequently in the North American market than in China.
Following the recall, Tesla took swift action to address the issues: NHTSA announced that Tesla had released an over-the-air software update to fix the issues.
To ensure all affected vehicle owners are notified, Tesla plans to mail notification letters to owners by September 22. The notices will likely include more information about the recall and instructions on how to proceed with a software update if it hasn’t already been applied automatically.
For Tesla owners who want more information, the company has a customer service line at 1-877-798-3752. Interested parties can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or home page For more details and the latest updates on the recall, please click here.
The recall follows one on the heels of one for Tesla’s recently launched Cybertruck. The futuristic pickup truck was recalled last month for the fourth time since its launch on Nov. 30 to address issues including loose trim parts and faulty windshield wipers.
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Lucas Nolan is a reporter for Breitbart News covering free speech and online censorship.
