In a significant move by the United States’ road safety regulator, Tesla has initiated a recall of 120,423 vehicles in the country. The announcement, made on Friday, highlights concerns regarding the potential unlocking of cabin doors in the event of a crash.
This recent recall follows closely on the heels of another recall by the electric vehicle giant. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that Tesla, led by entrepreneur Elon Musk, has taken steps to address the issue through an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
The recall specifically impacts 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles, as these units have been found to fall short of certain federal safety standards related to side-impact protection.
Last week, Tesla made headlines with its largest-ever recall, involving over 2 million vehicles in the U.S. This comprehensive recall covered nearly the entirety of Tesla’s vehicle fleet on American roads. The company cited the installation of new safeguards in its Autopilot advanced driver-assistance system as the primary reason for the recall, responding to safety concerns raised by federal regulators.
As Tesla navigates these recall challenges, industry observers are closely monitoring how the company addresses and resolves safety-related issues while maintaining its commitment to innovation in the electric vehicle sector.