Tesla is recalling nearly 700000 vehicles due an issue with the vehicles tire pressure monitoring system according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The recalls include certain 2024 Cybertrucks Model 3 cars from 20172025 and 20202025 Model Y cars
According to the NHTSA the tire pressure monitoring systems warning light on the affected vehicles may not remain illuminated between drive cycles That means drivers may not know they their tire pressure is low which could lead to tire blowouts and potentially cause crashes and injuries
Tesla said in a response to the recall that it would provide a free software update to fix the issue
Owners of affected vehicles should receive a letter notifying them of the issue sometime after February 15 according to Tesla Customers with questions can call Teslas customer service line at 18777983752 for information on the recall or the NHTSAs Vehicle Safety hotline at 18883274236
In the meantime regularly using a manual tire pressure gauge or a gauge at a gas station air machine is seen as a good habit for drivers to remain safe on the road and ensure their tires are well maintained
Its been a tough year for Tesla when it comes to recalls The Cybertruck has been subject to seven recalls this year alone with the most recent previous to this affecting 2400 vehicles
The trucks have only been out for a year debuting in 2023 two years after Tesla CEO Elon Musk originally announced they would appear in dealerships
In July Tesla had to recall more than 18 million vehicles because of an issue with their hoods that could increase the risk of a crash In February the company had to recall 22 million vehicles in the US because some of the warning lights on the instrument panel were too small