US auto regulator orders recall of nearly 55,000 Tesla Model X

US auto regulator orders recall of nearly 55,000 Tesla Model X

The vehicle controller may fail to notice low brake fluid and won't activate a warning light.

The NHTSA launched an inquiry into 280,000 new Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in August due to steering and power loss reports. (Tesla pic)
NEW YORK:
The US auto regulator on Tuesday said Tesla will recall 54,676 Model X vehicles manufactured between 2021-2023, as the vehicle controller is likely to fail to detect low brake fluid and not display a warning light.

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge, to fix the issue, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) said.

The electric vehicle maker is not aware of any crashes, injuries or deaths that may be related to this condition as of Oct 10, the regulator added.

Tesla did not immediately reply to Reuters’ request for comment.

In August, NHTSA opened an investigation into 280,000 new Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over reports of loss of steering control and power steering.

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