Tesla recollects almost 1.1 million U.S. autos to replace window reversing software program

WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) – Tesla (TSLA.O) is recalling almost 1.1 million U.S. autos as a result of the window automated reversal system could not react appropriately after detecting an obstruction, rising the danger of damage.

The electrical automobile producer informed the Nationwide Freeway Visitors SecurityAdministration (NHTSA) it will carry out an over-the-air software program replace of the automated window reversal system. The recall covers some 2017-2022 Mannequin 3, 2020-2021 Mannequin Y, and 2021-2022 Mannequin S and Mannequin X autos.

Tesla mentioned it was not conscious of any guarantee claims, subject studies, crashes, accidents, or deaths associated to the recall.

NHTSA mentioned a closing window with out the correct automated reversing system could exert extreme power by pinching a driver or passenger earlier than retracting, rising the danger of damage.

NHTSA mentioned the autos didn’t adjust to the necessities of a federal motorized vehicle security normal on energy home windows.

Tesla mentioned throughout product testing in August workers recognized window automated reversal system efficiency that had “better than anticipated variations in response to pinch detection.”

After in depth extra testing, Tesla decided the autos pinch detection and retraction efficiency within the check outcomes didn’t meet automated reversal programs necessities.

Tesla mentioned beginning Sept. 13, autos in manufacturing and in pre-delivery obtained a software program replace that units energy operated window operation to the necessities.

Reporting by David Shepardson
Modifying by Mark Potter

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