DETROIT, MI. (Pain In The Pass) >> An issue with Tesla’s Basic Autopilot package has prompted the electric vehicle maker to recall over two million vehicles.
The recall affects 2.03 million Tesla vehicles in the 2012 to 2023 model years that are equipped with its Autosteer feature, according to the National Highway Traffice Safety Administration (NHTSA)
“In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature’s controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse,” the NHTSA said in the report.
Affected vehicles will receive an over-the-air software update that will fix the problem on or shortly after December 12, 2023 at no cost to customers, and any remaining affected vehicles will receive a software update at a later date, the NHTSA said.
All Tesla stores and service centers were notified of the recall on December 12 and owner notification letters will be mailed by February 10.
Although manufacturers can make every effort to notify affected customers about recalls, it’s not always possible. So, if you want to check if your car has an active recall, sometimes you need to do it yourself. Checking for a new or old recalls on your vehicle is easier than you think. Enter your vehicles VIN number at NHTSA Recall Site or checktoprotect.org to see if your vehicle has a open recall.
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