Electric car maker Tesla has recalled approximately 200,000 vehicles in the United States due to a software defect that prevents rearview cameras from displaying images properly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a statement. thing.
The recall reportedly affects certain 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving 4.0, totaling 199,575 vehicles.
According to NHTSA, Tesla plans to resolve the issue by releasing a free over-the-air software update to companies affected by the recall. Owners will be notified of the recall by mail beginning in March, but customers can contact Tesla's customer service department or visit the NHTSA site for information now.
Tesla's latest recall comes as the automaker recalled a record 2 million Tesla vehicles due to a flaw in a system designed to monitor driver concentration when using the vehicle's Autopilot feature. This follows a recall in December. According to CNBC, the recall was prompted by a series of fatal Autopilot-related accidents investigated by NHTSA.
Tesla has been experiencing financial difficulties in recent months and has reported that car production in 2024 “may be significantly lower” than in 2023. Tesla is working to launch its latest design in the face of increasing competition from other electric car makers. BYD, a company based in China.
