Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has issued a massive recall of nearly 700,000 cars due to a potentially hazardous fault. The issue affects three models: the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck. According to the company, the problem lies with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), which may not display a warning light when tire pressure is low.
This oversight increases the risk of a crash, as driving with improperly inflated tires can be hazardous. Fortunately, the issue can be resolved through a free software update. However, until the update is implemented, the problem persists.
The recall affects 694,304 vehicles, according to a letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The letter states that the TPMS warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to alert the driver to low tire pressure.
This is not the first time Tesla has faced recall issues. In July, the company recalled 1.8 million vehicles due to a software issue that failed to detect an unlatched hood. Additionally, Tesla recalled 125,000 vehicles in May due to seat belt problems and over 2 million vehicles in February due to warning signal display issues.
Furthermore, Tesla has faced criticism over its Autopilot technology. A family has filed a lawsuit against the company, blaming it for the death of a 31-year-old man who crashed his Tesla while using the Autopilot feature. The lawsuit claims that the technology is ill-equipped and that Tesla is responsible for allowing its use.
Separately, a Tesla customer has pointed out a design flaw in the Cybertruck that could pose a safety hazard. The customer noted that the headlights are positioned in a way that makes them vulnerable to being blocked by snow, which could impair visibility while driving.
