Tesla recalls over 120,000 cars over door risks
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Tesla is recalling more than 120,000 of its vehicles because unlocked doors may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury, according to safety regulators.
Tesla is recalling more than 120,000 of its vehicles because unlocked doors may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury, according to safety regulators. The defect affects some 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles in the United States, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filing. Tesla said it first learned of the issue during a routine crash test on December 6 and is unaware of any injuries or claims resulting from the problem. The automaker has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update for cars affected by the safety defect. Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners of those cars by February 17, 2024. Owners can also contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-23-00-009. Just last week, Tesla recalled nearly all 2 million of its vehicles in the United States to limit the use of its Autopilot feature. The recall came after a two-year probe by US safety regulators of roughly 1,000 crashes in which the feature was engaged.