Tesla Model 3: Update Vehicle Software To Rectify Epas Functionality
Recall Summary Tesla is recalling 97,462 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles with software versions before 2023.38.4 because an electrical problem in the steering rack may disable power steering assistance once the vehicle stops, though manual steering will still work. The company will fix the issue by sending a software update wirelessly to affected vehicles. This recall applies to vehicles in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- TESLA
- Product
- Vehicles: TESLA MODEL 3, TESLA MODEL Y. Units affected: 97,462
- Reason
- On affected vehicles operating with a software release prior to 2023.38.4 an overvoltage breakdown in the steering rack may overstress motor drive components on the printed circuit board. If the overstress condition occurs while the vehicle is driving steering assistance will not be affected and a visual alert will illuminate. Once the vehicle speed comes to a standstill a loss of steering assistance may occur and loss of steering assistance will persist when the vehicle is driven again. Manual steering without steering assistance remains available to the driver. Remedy: Install modified...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-03-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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