Three Royal Navy personnel died when a Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Okehampton in Devon. Authorities said an investigation is under way and the victims’ families have requested time before further details are released.
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Tesla is recalling over 120,000 vehicles due to doors that fail to comply with U.S. government regulations, which could increase the risk of injury during a crash. Tesla is releasing a free software update to resolve the issue and is notifying car owners by mail on Feb. 17, 2024. Customers with questions or concerns can contact Tesla customer service.
Honda is recalling over 2.5 million vehicles due to a potential issue with the fuel pump inside the fuel tank, which could lead to stalled engines and an increased risk of a crash. The recall includes several popular models from Honda's luxury division, Acura, as well as 2018-2020 editions of popular Honda vehicles such as Accords, Civics and CR-Vs. Honda will begin notifying owners of affected vehicles in late June and dealers will replace the fuel pump module for free.
Tesla is recalling over 2 million of its vehicles, including the Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y, due to a software failure related to its semi-automatic Autopilot feature. The NHTSA's investigation found that the Autosteer feature was not sufficient to prevent driver misuse, and Tesla is urging drivers to remain vigilant and take additional steps to ensure their safety.
Tesla is recalling over 2 million vehicles across its model lineup due to a defective system that is supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted a two-year investigation into a series of crashes that occurred while the Autopilot system was in use. Tesla will soon send out a software update to fix the problem, but details on how the software update will work and how customers can get it have not yet been released.
The NHTSA has opened an investigation into Tesla Model X SUVs from model years 2022 and 2023 due to a potential issue with the front seatbelt attachments. The investigation applies to approximately 50,000 vehicles, however, the problem has only been reported in two vehicles. NHTSA is currently investigating the issue and Tesla has not yet commented on the investigation.
NHTSA Investigates Tesla Model Y SUVs After Reports of Steering Wheels Coming Off While Being Driven
NHTSA Investigates Tesla Model Y SUVs After Reports of Steering Wheels Coming Off While Being Driven
The NHTSA has opened an investigation into Tesla's Model Y SUV after receiving two complaints that the steering wheels can come off while being driven. The probe covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles from the 2023 model year, and Tesla has not yet commented on the investigation. The agency is urging owners of the Model Y to contact their local Tesla service center if they experience any issues with their steering wheel, and is asking anyone with information related to the investigation to contact the Office of Defects Investigation.
Tesla is recalling 362,758 vehicles due to a potential risk posed by its “Full Self Driving” driver assist feature, and is offering to repair them free of charge. The company is also rolling out a software update to the affected vehicles and developing a new version of the software to improve the system’s safety.