Tesla forced to recall a staggering 700,000 cars
Tesla has recalled millions of cars in the last year
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TESLA has recalled almost 700,000 cars after a potentially deadly fault was discovered.
An issue with the warning light on the tyre pressure monitoring system was found in the luxury electronic vehicles.
The Tesla Cybertruck has been plagued with issues
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The Tesla Cybertruck has been plagued with issuesCredit: Getty
Elon Musk heads up the luxury electric vehicle company
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Elon Musk heads up the luxury electric vehicle companyCredit: EPA
The Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck have been affected, according to Tesla.
Owners of the affected cars will be sent a letter on February 15 next year and the issue will be resolved through a free software update.
Elon Musk's company is recalling 694,304 of its 2024 Cybertruck models, 2015 to 2017 Model 3 and 2020 to 2025 Model Y, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration letter.
The letter reads: "The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure.
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"Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash."
No crashes, deaths or injuries caused by the fault have been reported at the time of writing.
This isn't the first time the vehicles have been plagued with problems.
Tesla recalled 1.85 million vehicles in July after an issue with the bonnets.
In May it called more than 125,000 vehicles of four different models due to a problem with the seat belts.
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In February Tesla recalled more than 2million vehicles because the warning signals were showing up on a smaller font size.
The Cybertruck has been especially problematic and has been recalled seven times, with the most recent only last month.
The futuristic-motor is made with armoured glass and a faster 0-60mph time than a McLaren or Lamborghini.
The Sun has approached Tesla for comment.
Owners of the Model Y range will be sent a letter about the faults
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Owners of the Model Y range will be sent a letter about the faults
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