US regulators are investigating Tesla over Model 3 and Model Y steering issues
following a dozen reports about 2023 model year Model 3 and Model Y vehicles encountering steering issues. The agency opened a preliminary evaluation after drivers claimed they were either unable to steer their vehicle or that they suffered a loss of power steering.
"Five reports indicate an inability to steer the vehicle. Seven additional reports cite loss of power steering resulting in increased effort to control the vehicle," ."A PE has been opened to assess the scope, frequency, manufacturing processes and severity associated with this condition."notes, but one led to a crash or fire. Some 280,000 vehicles are included in the scope of the investigation, which could result in a recall. Tesla doesn't have a communications department that can be reached for comment.
This is hardly the first time that the NHTSA has looked into Tesla safety issues. In March, the agency
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