Tesla is recalling nearly two million vehicles in the US due to a potential hazard related to a malfunction in the hood-unlocked detection system that could lead to accidents on the road.
Tesla Recall
Massive Safety Action
The American manufacturer of electric cars Tesla initiated a large-scale recall campaign of 1.85 million cars in the United States. The reason for this step was a software malfunction that was not able to correctly identify an unfixed hood. This can cause the hood to open completely while driving, limiting the driver's visibility and creating a dangerous situation on the road, as reports Reuters.
Models subject to recall
- The following Tesla models are affected by the recall: Model 3, Model S, Model X and Model Y , produced from 2021 to 2024 year, as well as Model Y 2020-2024 years of production.
The source of the problem
- According to Tesla, the specified cars were equipped with a hood closing mechanism manufactured by the Chinese company Magna Closures Co Ltd.
Geography of complaints
- The first reports of spontaneous hood opening arrived in March from Model 3 and Model Y owners in China. Fewer such cases were recorded in Europe and North America, in particular in the USA - only three. It should be noted that there have been no reports of accidents or injuries related to this problem.
Troubleshooting
- To solve the Tesla problem began rolling out an over-the-air software update in mid-June. The new version of the software is able to detect an unfixed hood and warn drivers about potential danger in a timely manner.
Largest Tesla recall
This campaign was the largest Tesla recall since last December, when the company had to recall 2.03 million cars in the US due to a defect in the autopilot system.
Tesla's Future Plans
Tesla founder Elon Musk has high hopes for the development of artificial intelligence and the introduction of driverless taxis, especially against the background of declining demand for the company's electric vehicles. Recently, Musk proposed the idea of investing 5 billion dollars in the development of his own artificial intelligence. At the time of the survey, 69% of respondents supported this initiative.
Glossary
- Tesla is an American company specializing in the production of electric vehicles and technologies for sustainable energy industry
- Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y are popular models of electric cars produced by Tesla.
- Magna Closures Co Ltd is a Chinese company that produces automotive components.
- Elon Musk is an entrepreneur, engineer and founder of Tesla, SpaceX and other innovative companies.
- Reuters is an international news agency specializing in financial news and analytics.
Link
- Reuters: Tesla recalls more than 1.8 million cars in the US
- Elon Musk's tweet about investing in artificial intelligence
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Tesla is recalling 1.85 million vehicles in the US due to a serious software problem that cannot detect an unlocked hood. This can lead to the full opening of the hood while driving, which poses a significant threat to the safety of the driver and other road users.
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Olena
Wow, 1.85 million cars! 😱 That's how many people could have been hurt by this problem with the hood. It's good that Tesla reacted in time.
Pierre
Yes, Olena, that's a really huge number. But I'm glad Tesla released the software update quickly. This shows how important wireless updates are in today's cars. 🚗💻
Maria
Pierre, I agree! But what worries me is that the problem originated in China in the first place. Doesn't that mean the quality of control is lower there? 🤔
Hans
Maria, that is an interesting observation. Perhaps it is a matter of different standards or operating conditions. But the main thing is that Tesla reacted quickly globally. By the way, does anyone know how this will affect the reputation of the brand?
Viktoriia
Hans, I think this might shake the credibility of Tesla a bit. But on the other hand, quick response and open recognition of the problem can even strengthen customer loyalty. Personally, I respect companies that honestly admit their mistakes and correct them. 👍
Giovanni
Blah blah blah, new technologies... And I'll tell you - there's nothing better than good old mechanics! No software glitches for you, everything is simple and reliable. These Teslas of yours are just expensive toys for geeks. 😒
Anna
Giovanni, I understand your skepticism, but technology moves forward. Tesla, despite the problem, makes an important contribution to the development of electric cars. And as for reliability - remember how many recalls there were for ordinary cars? 🚗⚡
Carlos
I wonder how this will affect Elon's AI investment plans? 🤖💰 Anna is right, Tesla is more than just a car. This is the future of transport and technology. And although there are problems, they are moving in the right direction.