Affected vehicles include the 2021 to 2023 Tesla Model S luxury sedan and the Model X SUV.

Tesla recalls 120,000 vehicles over potentially faulty doors that could open in a crash::Tesla is recalling Tesla Model S luxury sedans and Model X SUVs manufactured in 2022 and 2023 due to the vehicles’ failure to comply with U.S. government regulations.

  • piecat@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    No, it’s a recall by definition.

    A recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards.

    Safety issue: door opens during a crash

    Manufacturers are required to fix the problem by repairing it, replacing it, offering a refund, or in rare cases repurchasing the vehicle.

    Repair: software patch