2024-07-30 14:38:03
US carmaker Tesla must update potentially faulty software in more than 1.8 million vehicles due to the risk of hood latch collisions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said.
NHTSA noted on its website that on March 25, Tesla began investigating customer complaints about the hoods of some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China accidentally opening.
In mid-April, Tesla discovered that the lock switch was deformed, preventing it from notifying the driver when the hood was opened.
However, the road authority went on to say that driving a vehicle with an unlocked bonnet could obstruct the driver’s view and lead to an increased risk of an accident if the bonnet accidentally opens.
As a result, Tesla must remotely update the affected software on nearly 1.85 million vehicles. The measure involves Model S, Model X and Model 3 produced since 2021, and Model Y produced since 2020.
This isn’t the first time the electric car maker has faced software issues. In December, the company had to update about 2 million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to address an increased risk of crashes associated with “Autopilot,” its controversial driver-assistance system.
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