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Tesla recall overview:
- Who: Tesla recalled nearly 1.1 million vehicles.
- Why: The power window automatic reversal system may not react properly to an obstruction, potentially putting excessive force on fingers before retracting.
- Where: The Tesla recall affects vehicles across the United States.
Tesla issued a recall of close to 1.1 million vehicles because its automatic windows can pinch fingers, USA Today reports.
The Tesla power window automatic reversal system reportedly may not react properly if an obstruction such as a finger is detected when the window is closing. As a result, the closing window may exert force on the object before retracting, potentially causing an injury.
Last week, Tesla notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it would fix the issue with a software update, according to USA Today.
The Tesla recall involves certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2021 Model Y and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles.
Affected Tesla drivers will reportedly see an update alert on their apps and screens. Tesla will fixi the Tesla automatic window defect via software update that will not require drivers to take their vehicles to a dealership for repair.
Tesla recall notice says power window system may not detect obstruction, exert pressure on fingers when closing
Tesla says it discovered the power window issue during production in August and that it will notify affected owners about the Tesla recall by mail starting in mid-November.
No injuries, crashes or other incidents have been associated with the power window issue, Tesla says. The power window software update has already been incorporated into vehicles built since Sept. 13, according to Engadget.
Engadget notes that multiple Twitter users responded to the Tesla recall announcement, claiming that they have experienced issues with their power windows since at least 2021.
Other Tesla recalls issued over car horn, infotainment system problems
This Tesla recall is just the latest to be issued this year. In February, the NHTSA announced a recall of Tesla vehicles that were equipped with a “boombox” feature allowing drivers to choose unique sounds for their car horn because many options did not comply with vehicle sounds requirements and could potentially increase the risk of a collision.
In May, Tesla recalled nearly 130,000 vehicles because their infotainment systems may be prone to overheating, potentially causing them to malfunction and increase the risk of a collision.
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