FRANKFURT, July 3 (Reuters) – Germany’s street visitors company mentioned it was recalling Tesla (TSLA.O) fashions Y and three due to a fault within the automated emergency name system that impacts 59,000 autos globally.
The KBA watchdog mentioned on its web site dated June 29 {that a} software program flaw was inflicting a breakdown of the eCall, which is designed to mechanically contact emergency responders within the occasion of a severe accident.
German regional broadcaster Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg, which serves the area that’s residence to Tesla’s German mannequin Y and battery manufacturing web site close to Berlin, first reported the recall on Saturday.
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KBA mentioned 59,129 autos had been affected globally however didn’t specify what number of of these had been registered in Germany.
The software program glitch is an added headache for Chief Government Officer Elon Musk after Tesla on Saturday mentioned it delivered 17.9% fewer electrical autos within the second quarter from the earlier quarter, as China’s COVID 19-related shutdown disrupted its manufacturing and provide chain. learn extra
Musk mentioned final month that Tesla’s new factories in Texas and Berlin are “shedding billions of {dollars}” as they wrestle to extend manufacturing due to a scarcity of batteries and Chinese language port points. learn extra
The U.S. Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) early in June upgraded its probe into 830,000 Tesla autos with the superior driver help system Autopilot, a required step earlier than it may search a recall. learn extra
Tesla was not instantly out there to remark.
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Reporting by Ludwig Burger, Modifying by Louise Heavens
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