Due to the possibility that the windows could close too quickly and snag people’s fingers, Tesla is recalling almost 1.1 million vehicles in the US.
According to documents created by American regulators, the windows might not respond appropriately after sensing an impediment.
It is a violation of safety rules, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
A software update, according to Tesla, will solve the issue.
The nation’s top manufacturer of electric vehicles has frequently clashed with the “fun police,” as CEO Elon Musk refers to the federal safety authorities.
Previous recalls have been due to:
rear-view cameras
bonnet latches
seat-belt reminders
sound-system software
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, criticized the term’s usage of “recall,” writing on Twitter: “The language is wrong & out of date. This over-the-air software update is quite small. We believe that there haven’t been any injuries.”
All four Tesla models are included in the most recent recall, including the Model 3 car (2017–22), some Model Y SUVs (sports utility vehicles), Model S sedans, and Model X SUVs.
Tesla identified the issue with the automated windows in August while conducting production testing.
Owners will get written notice starting on November 15.
According to corporate records, the revised software required to fix the problem is already present in vehicles manufactured after September 13th.
According to Tesla, the recall has not resulted in any warranty claims, accidents, injuries, or fatalities.
