Tesla recalls 380,000 EVs over steering issue: Check affected models
What's the story
Tesla has started recalling nearly 380,000 vehicles in the US over a power steering assist malfunction. The company flagged this defect as one that could increase steering effort at low speeds, thereby increasing the risk of accidents. The affected models include select 2023 Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers running on older software versions.
Malfunction details
Technical glitch in Tesla's power steering system
The technical issue in Tesla's power steering system is associated with an overvoltage breakdown. This malfunction could potentially overstress motor drive components on the printed circuit board of some Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers. The problem appears to affect vehicles running on older software versions, indicating a potential vulnerability in these models' operating systems.
Solution rollout
Tesla's response to power steering issue
In the wake of the power steering assist failure, Tesla has issued an over-the-air software update. The company shared the information in a report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The update is designed to fix and resolve the overvoltage breakdown issue on the affected models. Last month, Tesla recalled over 200,000 electric vehicles in the US over an issue related to computer hardware.