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Tesla Recalls Nearly 700,000 Vehicles Due to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Defect

Tesla announces a recall affecting 694,304 vehicles over a tire monitoring system issue that may fail to alert drivers to low tire pressure.

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Updated: Dec 20th, 2024, 7:29 PM ET

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Tesla is recalling 694,304 vehicles including Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck due to a defect in the tire pressure monitoring system that may not warn drivers of low tire pressure. This increases crash risk, according to the NHTSA. A software update to address the issue has already been rolled out, requiring no dealership visit. Notifications to vehicle owners will be mailed by February 15, 2025. This recall adds to a series of recalls for Tesla in 2024, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for the automaker.

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