Risk of Doors Unlocking During a Crash
Tesla is recalling 120,423 vehicles in the United States due to the risk of doors unlocking during a crash, according to a report on Friday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall affecting the 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. These units fail to comply with federal safety standards for side-impact protection. Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to address the issue.
One of Tesla’s Largest Recalls
Last week, Tesla issued its largest recall in its 20-year history, recalling over 2 million vehicles in the United States, covering nearly all its vehicles on American roads. This recall was initiated due to “insufficient” safeguards over Tesla’s Autopilot advanced driver-assistance system against drive misuse. The company aims to implement “additional checks” to encourage drivers to pay attention to the roads even when Autopilot is active.
Recalls by Other Major Automakers
Toyota Motor Co. announced the recall of 1 million vehicles this week over a defect that could cause airbags not to deploy if sensors in the front passenger seat short circuit. The recall applies to various Toyota and Lexus models.
Honda also issued a recall of more than 2.5 million vehicles due to a fuel pump issue that may result in the engine not starting or stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
General Motors issued a stop sale of select 2024 model-year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks due to concerns about the metal on the passenger side roof splitting open. These vehicles will undergo inspection.
Safety Concerns Addressed
Tesla’s recall of over 120,000 vehicles in the United States aims to address the risk of doors unlocking during a crash. The company has released a software update to mitigate the issue. This recall comes as part of Tesla’s efforts to improve safety standards and ensure the proper functioning of its vehicles.