Tesla is recalling 40,000 vehicles in its 17th recall this year

Just two days before Elon Musk took over Twitter, his company Tesla voluntarily 17th recall Year3.4 million vehicles recalled A Yahoo News report broke the previous record of 11 recalls from 2021.

new Over 40,000 car recalls In the US, over the potential loss of power steering assist, for the billionaire entrepreneur he manage Multiple companies, lawsuits, and falling stocks for Tesla.

what’the latest tesla recall?

Electric vehicle maker Elon Musk says the affected vehicles have problems with their power steering assist systems when driving over bumpy roads or after hitting potholes. This problem prevents the driver from receiving assistance to move the steering wheel with the help of electrical technology, the driver has to use a lot of force to move the steering wheel, increase the possibility of crashaccording to tNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

According to NHTSA, the problem started when Tesla rolled out an update to new calibration values ​​for its electric power-assisted steering system, with an alert about the update a week later.

Tesla released a firmware update Already rearranged the problem. According to Tesla, 97% of recalled vehicles had an update installed that addressed the issue.There are no official reports of injuries related to potential loss of steering assist.

which tesla car Are you affected?

From 2017 to 2021, 314 vehicle warnings were issued in the United States that may involve Model S and Model X vehicles. Tesla will notify affected owners of the recall notice by his December 31, 2022 email.

What to do if your car is recalled

If you have any questions about the recall and would like to contact Telsa, please call Customer Service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-00-014. Contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or website.