Recalls have reduced these days with Tesla’s latest recall being one of the most recent to have been announced. The company is recalling over 1.8 million vehicles because of a hood issue that could make them susceptible to a crash.
Some 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles were recalled. They were all recalled for the same reason: the hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood after it has been opened.
More About Why the Tesla Recall is Happening
Tesla decided to recall close to two million cars due to a hood latch issue. This means that the unlatched hood can fully open while the vehicle is in motion, potentially obstructing the driver’s view and increasing the likelihood of a crash.
At this time, the company is unaware of any crashes, injuries, or deaths related to the issue. However, to be on the safer side, it has recalled many of its vehicles to fix the issue and prevent any future problems that can come back to bite the company in the rear.
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Tesla started investigating customer complaints about the issue on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China on March 25. In April, the company identified the condition impacting vehicles in China as a latch switch deformation.
Research Revealed a Disparity
Tesla is on top of the issue. The company has continued to investigate and found that the rates of occurrence were higher in China than in Europe and North America. However, the reason for that disparity is unknown.
According to Tesla, as of July 20, there have been three warranty claims or field reports for US vehicles that are related to or may be related to the hood issue.
Tesla’s Cybertruck Recall
Tesla’s cars are not the only ones that have been recalled recently. The company has also recalled its cyber trucks about four times since their debut on November 30 for issues with the windshield wipers, trim, and accelerator pedal.
The latest reason for the Tesla cyber truck recall is to fix problems with trim pieces that can come loose and front windshield wipers that can fail. The new recalls, announced in documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, affected more than 11,000 trucks.
According to the documents, the front windshield wiper motor controller can stop working because it’s getting too much electrical current. A wiper that fails can cut visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Tesla says it knows of no crashes or injuries caused by the problem, but it offered to replace the wiper motor at no cost to owners, who will be notified by letter on August 18. In the other recall, a trim piece along the truck bed can come loose and fly off, creating a hazard for other drivers.
Tesla says in documents that the trim piece is installed with adhesive, and that may not have been done properly at the factory. The company will replace or rework the trim piece so it does not come off anymore. Owners will be notified by letter also on August 18.
Tesla Cyber Truck Price
The Tesla Cybertruck is currently available in three models, and their starting prices range from $60,990 to $99,990. The rear-wheel drive starts at $60,990 and is expected to be available in 2025. The two cyber trucks available now include the all-wheel drive, which starts at $79,990, and Cyberbeast, which starts at $99,990.
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