Over 40,000 Tesla autos recalled for steering concern

Tesla has recalled 40,168 autos attributable to a software program concern that might trigger lack of energy steering help, however the automaker says it is already launched an over-the-air (OTA) replace to handle the issue.

In sure 2017-2021 Mannequin S and Mannequin X autos that acquired the 2022.36 firmware launch, modifications to the “calibration values” for the electrical energy steering may lead to exterior forces, equivalent to impacts from pot holes or bumps, being interpreted as surprising steering help torque, in line with a Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) recall report.

Such incorrect interpretation may result in a discount in energy help, rising the trouble wanted to steer, significantly at decrease speeds, the report stated. Lack of help will set off audio and visible alerts.

Tesla has launched an OTA replace to recalibrate the ability steering system. Whereas Tesla usually pushes these updates straight to buyer autos, the automaker can also be going by the mandated recall process and mailing letters to homeowners confirming the repair. These are anticipated to exit December 31.

It is the newest of many remembers over the previous couple of years issued with a straightforward OTA  repair—fairly totally different than these remembers that require in-person components substitute.

In September, Tesla recalled over 1 million autos for a power-window concern that might have pinched fingers. Previous to that, it recalled 26,681 autos for “decreased defrosting efficiency.” Each points have been mounted with OTA updates that did not require service-center visits.

However Tesla has nonetheless needed to cope with just a few massive remembers that do require in-person service visits. A recall of 356,309 Mannequin 3 sedans earlier this 12 months included inspection and, if needed, substitute of rearview digital camera wiring harnesses, whereas one other involving the Mannequin S required the identical for frunk latch assemblies.

If the continued federal probe over Autopilot security is escalated to a recall, it is unclear what sort of repair is likely to be required.