Tesla recalls 40,000 US cars due to potential loss of power steering

WASHINGTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc ( TSLA.O ) is recalling just over 40,000 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles that may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole .

The Texas-based electric car maker has released an over-the-air software update to recalibrate the system after it began rolling out an update on October 1[ads1]1 to better detect

unexpected steering assist moment.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the loss of power steering assistance can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Tesla said it had identified 314 vehicle alerts for this condition among US vehicles that may be related to the recall, but said it is not aware of any injuries or deaths related to this condition.

The automaker said that as of Nov. 1, more than 97% of the recalled vehicles have installed an update that has already resolved the recall issue.

Separately, Tesla is recalling 53 2021 Model S exterior side mirrors that were built for the European market that do not comply with US “Rear Visibility” requirements. The mirrors were installed during US service visits.

Tesla has issued 17 recalls in 2022 covering 3.4 million vehicles.

Reporting by David Shepardson, editing by Louise Heavens

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