The Investment Whisperer
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Investing
  • World
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Investing
  • World

The Investment Whisperer

Business

Tesla recalls 1.8 million vehicles over unlatched hood issue

by admin July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024
Tesla recalls 1.8 million vehicles over unlatched hood issue

Tesla has issued a recall for more than 1.8 million vehicles after it received reports that the hoods on some were unintentionally popping open.

According to a document filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Tesla said in March that it began to look into reports from drivers in China about what it called ‘unintended hood opening events.’

Subsequent company investigations revealed the presence of deformed hood latch switches, an issue that it said ‘could prevent the customer from being notified of an open hood state.’

Further studies led the company to issue a voluntary recall of affected vehicles ‘out of an abundance of caution.’ No injuries or deaths have been reported as a result of the issue, Tesla said, and only 1% of vehicles are likely to suffer from the defect.

But, it acknowledged that “unknowingly driving a vehicle with an unlatched hood may result in the hood fully opening and obstructing the driver’s view, increasing the risk of a collision.’

The recalled vehicles include:

To remedy the issue, Tesla has released an over-the-air software update, as it customarily does in instances of recalls.

The recall is Tesla’s ninth of the year, and the fourth since 2022 to affect more than 1 million vehicles. The company remains under federal investigation in the wake of a NHTSA report that found Tesla’s Autopilot system contributed to at least 467 collisions, 13 of which resulted in fatalities and “many others” yielding serious injuries.

This post appeared first on NBC NEWS

0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
previous post
South Africa’s ANC kicks former president Jacob Zuma out of party he once led
next post
The housing crunch is still squeezing buyers — but not as badly in these swing-state counties

Related Posts

Biden administration orders online banker Chime to pay...

May 10, 2024

Stock splits are back in fashion. Here’s why,...

June 17, 2024

U.S. Steel CEO appeals to Trump after Biden...

January 9, 2025

Tariffs or not, a Chinese baby products company...

May 21, 2025

Amazon hikes wages for contract delivery drivers as...

September 14, 2024

Boeing to raise as much as $25 billion...

October 16, 2024

Nvidia overtakes Apple as world’s most valuable company

October 29, 2024

Apple Watch ban halted by appeals court

December 29, 2023

Boeing and Alaska Airlines point fingers at each...

March 16, 2024

Microsoft’s mammoth AI bet will lead to over...

October 3, 2024

    Stay updated with the latest news, exclusive offers, and special promotions. Sign up now and be the first to know! As a member, you'll receive curated content, insider tips, and invitations to exclusive events. Don't miss out on being part of something special.


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Categories

    • Business (1,399)
    • Investing (3,371)
    • Politics (4,552)
    • World (4,488)
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Disclaimer: TheInvestmentWhisperer.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2024 TheInvestmentWhisperer.com | All Rights Reserved