US carmaker Tesla is having to update potentially faulty software on more than 1.8 million vehicles due to a crash risk linked to the hood latch, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
On March 25, Tesla began investigating customer complaints that the hood of some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China was unintentionally opening, NHTSA said on its website.
In mid-April, Tesla identified a deformation of the lock switch, which could prevent the driver from being informed when the hood is opened.
However, the road authority continues, driving a vehicle with an unlocked bonnet can obstruct the driver’s view if it opens accidentally, and lead to increased risks of accidents.
As a result, Tesla must offer a remote update of the offending software on nearly 1.85 million vehicles. The measure concerns Model S, Model X and Model 3 produced since 2021, and Model Y produced since 2020.
This is not the first time the electric car maker has faced a software problem. In December, it had to update some two million vehicles in the United States and Canada due to an increased risk of collision linked to its controversial driver assistance system, “Autopilot”.
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