Tesla is recalling over 1.8 million cars in the US to fix a problem with the alert system for unlatched bonnets (hoods).
The issue means the cars might not warn drivers if the front cover isn’t properly closed, which could cause it to fly open when driving.
This recall affects certain Model 3, Model S, and Model X cars made since 2020.
Tesla started looking into the issue in March after getting reports from China about bonnets opening unexpectedly.
Although the problem was more common in China, there were only three reports in the US, with no accidents or injuries.
Tesla decided to recall the cars as a precaution while they continue their investigation. The company began sending a software update to fix the issue in June.
Only 1% of the recalled cars are likely to have the defect.
This isn’t the first time Tesla has faced a recall. Last year, they recalled over two million cars for a safety update to their auto-pilot system.
In 2021, they also had a recall for faulty bonnet latches in about 119,000 Model S cars, which required reassembly.
For more details, you can refer to the original report from BBC News.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2gyzn7jwro