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Tesla under investigation after steering wheels fall off while driving
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Tesla after reports were received that steering wheels of the company’s 2023 model vehicles completely fell off while driving.
The Hill reported Wednesday that the probe was launched last week and the traffic administration was made aware of two instances where steering wheels suffered “complete detachment”.
The department said it was opening an investigation to “assess the scope, frequency, and manufacturing processes associated with this condition.”
The filing, dated Saturday, said the evaluation it opened applies to more than 120,000 vehicles.
This comes after Tesla recalled more than 360,000 electric vehicles of the same model last month, with federal regulators saying its automated driving technology may increase risks of crashes.
The company also recalled 3,470 Model Y vehicles last month when it was found that bolts that were loose in the second row seat frames could increase the risk of injuries in a crash, The Hill reported.