Tesla’s doors can open in the event of an accident: the company is forced to fix the Model S and Model X with a software update
Tesla officially informed the American National Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the appeal safety for 120,423 cars, between Model S and Model. The initiative is in line with federal law to address a critical issue related to passenger safety in the event of an accident. Here are the details of the recall and what the US Auto Safety Act requires.
REASONS FOR THE TESLA MODEL SE RECALL
The Summoning Tesla We are specifically talking about models Model S a product in the period 2021-2023. The emphasis is on the system closing the door and the possibility of the door opening unexpectedly in the event of a side impact, violating federal motor vehicle safety standards, specifically number 214. NHTSA’s official communication to Tesla revealed the reason for the recall, which was communicated to the agency by the manufacturer itself. Car manufacturers are obliged to inform the relevant authorities even in the event of a voluntary recall of vehicles or safety risks associated with the use of vehicles.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL STANDARDS
The Tesla recalls Model S and Model was issued in response to non-compliance with the requirements outlined in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 214, “Side Impact Protection”). This standard specifically requires that a vehicle subjected to side impact tests guarantees the safety of the occupants and protects them from the risk that the doors may open during an impact. This includes several conditions that the manufacturer must comply with:
- The car door he struck must not be separated from the vehicle;
- any door (including the tailgate) even if they were not involved in the crash, must not be opened during impact;
- the door stop must not separate from the catch on the frame and the parts of the hinge must not separate from each other;
- PUSH lock e systems hinge door must not fall from their anchors.
These provisions are targeted to reduce the risk of passenger ejection from the vehicle in the event of a crash, corkscrew, rollover, etc. Although they are not concerned with the access of First Responders to the passenger compartment, which must always be facilitated, so much so that this assessment is part of the Euro NCAP crash tests. In addition, from 2022, the European body will also evaluate how long the electric windows will function in the event of full immersion in water to give passengers the option to exit the passenger compartment.
TESLA DOWNLOAD WITH SOFTWARE UPDATE
Tesla has announced that it will resolve the issue with a corrective action that will implement an OTA software update. The reference number for The Tesla recall is SB-23-00-009. The recall letters will be sent to customers by February 2024, according to what NHTSA has said, although software downloads are expected to be faster than normal repair procedures that require a car to be in the dealership.
