Tesla recalls 1.8 million vehicles over risk of detached hoods

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Tesla has issued a recall on 1.8 million vehicles across the United States,
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, a sizeable number even for a company that is no stranger to this turn of events. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall due to a risk of software failure to notify individuals of a detached hood.

A hood that isn't properly secured could detach while a person is driving and block their view. Tesla has issued an over-the-air software update that should fix the issue. The recall is on select Model 3, Model S and
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from 2021 to 2024. It also impacts Model Y vehicles from 2020-2024.


This year has already seen a range of Tesla recalls. In January,
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because of a malfunctioning backup camera, and in February, the number beat even this recall, with
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for too small warning light text. May saw
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with seatbelt issues, and June brought faulty windshield wipers and trim for
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.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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