Tesla is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles in the US due to problems with the tire pressure monitoring system

Tesla is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles in the US due to problems with the tire pressure monitoring system

(Reuters) – Tesla (TSLA) said on Friday it is recalling 694,304 vehicles in the U.S. due to a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) problem.

According to a recall confirmation notice, the TPMS warning light may not remain illuminated between driving cycles, thereby failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure.

The problem could result in drivers operating the vehicle with improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of an accident, the release said.

The issue, which affects some Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles, will be resolved through an over-the-air software update, Tesla said.

According to recall management company BizzyCar, its vehicles accounted for 21% of all U.S. recalls in the first three quarters of the year. However, most problems with the brand’s vehicles were usually fixed through over-the-air software updates.

Tesla recalled 1,858,774 vehicles in the September quarter, the highest in the U.S., but the problems in all were resolved through software updates.

The company recalled 2,400 Cybertruck units in the U.S. in November because a faulty part could lead to a power outage and increased risk of accidents. This was the sixth such move for its electric pickup truck this year.

(Reporting by Akash Sriram in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar)

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