Tesla recalls nearly 1.1 million U.S. cars to update backup software

WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) – Tesla (TSLA.O) is recalling nearly 1.1 million U.S. vehicles because the automatic window-reversing system may not react correctly after detecting an obstacle, increasing injuries risks of.

The electric car maker told the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will make an over-the-air software update for the automatic window rollover system. The recall covers certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2021 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles.

Tesla said it was not aware of any warranty claims, field reports, collisions, injuries or deaths related to the recall.

The NHTSA said closing windows without a proper automatic backup system could increase the risk of injury by applying excessive force by squeezing the driver or passenger before retracting.

The vehicles do not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards for power windows, NHTSA said.

Tesla said that during product testing in August, employees found that the performance of the automatic window reversal system had a “larger-than-expected change in response to pinch detection.”

After extensive additional testing, Tesla determined that the vehicle’s pinch detection and retraction performance in the test results did not meet the requirements for an automatic reversing system.

Starting in September, Tesla said. On the 13th, vehicles in production and before delivery received a software update that sets power window operation as a requirement.

David Shepardson Reporting by Mark Porter Editing

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