Tesla to recall more than 4,75,000 cars in U.S over safety issues

Tesla is to recall more than 4,75,000 cars in the US, according to documents filed with the US safety regulator. The electric vehicle firm announced it was recalling 3,56,309 vehicles because of potential rear-view camera issues affecting 2017-2020 Model-3 Teslas. A further 1,19,009 Model-S vehicles will also be recalled because of potential problems with the front trunk or boot.

The total recall figure is almost equivalent to the 5,00,000 cars Tesla delivered last year, Reuters reports. A safety report, submitted this month, estimates that around one per cent of recalled Model-3s may have a defective rear-view camera.

The Model-S recall involves vehicles manufactured between 2014-2021, some of which may have a problem with a secondary latch on the front trunk or



boot.

In another Safety Recall report, also filed on 21st of December, Tesla notes the fault could mean, if the primary latch is inadvertently released, the front trunk may open without warning and obstruct the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Around 14 per cent of recalled Model-S's may have the defect, the report notes. In both cases, the reports state that Tesla is not aware of any crashes, injuries or deaths relating to the potential faults.

The latest recall is not the first safety issue to have prompted action from the electric vehicle firm. Last week, Tesla agreed to make changes to its Passenger Play feature, which allows games to be played on its touchscreen while the car is in motion.