Tesla is recalling 120,000 vehicles in the US over a door safety issue

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has issued a second recall in the US in as many weeks. This time around, it's recalling 120,423 Model S and X vehicles made between 2021 and 2023 due to an issue that may result in an unlocked door unlatching and opening during a crash. According to the

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(NHTSA), this increases the risk of injury and means that the EVs fail to comply with a federal safety regulation. The automaker has already issued a free over-the-air (OTA) update to resolve the problem and owner notification letters are expected to go out in February.

Earlier this month, Tesla recalled

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over Autopilot safety concerns. The company issued a free OTA update with features that aim to make sure drivers are paying attention while using the system.

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