Tesla Recalls 120,000 Model S, X EVs To Fix Crash-Related Door Issues

EV giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling over 120,000 of its higher-end Model S and X vehicles due to a potential issue where the doors may be unlocked in the event of a crash.

What Happened: The company submitted a filing to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, stating that the model year 2022-2023 Model S and X vehicles failed to comply with safety standards, necessitating a recall.

As a remedy, Tesla will issue a free software update to address the problem.

Why It Matters: This marks the second recall by the EV giant in the last two weeks. In the previous week, Tesla recalled over 2 million vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer, citing insufficient controls to prevent misuse. 

The company offered a fix through a free software update. The recall was initiated following a 2021 NHTSA investigation related to 11 incidents involving stationary first-responder vehicles and Tesla cars using Autosteer.

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