Tesla recalls 123,000 Model S sedans over power- steering issue

Car manufacturer Tesla has voluntarily recalled about 123,000 Model S sedans after discovering that certain bolts could lead to power-steering problems.

According to reports, the company realised the corroding bolts problem is limited to the Model S cars built before April 2006. It must be noted that Model X and Model 3 cars aren’t affected and included in this recall.

The automaker said that recall was issued to replace a possible faulty power steering component that could experience ‘expensive corrosion’ in cold climates.

This is believed to be the Silicon Valley manufacture’s biggest recall ever. As a result of the news, Tesla’s shares fell nearly 4 per cent in after-hours trade on Thursday. 

In an email to customers, Tesla said that “if the bolts failed the driver would still be able to steer the vehicle, but would have to use increased force.”

The email furthered that “This primarily makes the car harder to drive at low speeds and for parallel parking, but does not materially affect control at high speed, where only small steering wheel force is needed.”

The car makers also informed Model S owners that they should bring their vehicles in for servicing once the replacement components have been available at their nearest repair facility. 

Interestingly, recalls over power steering issues are common in the automobile industry. In August 2017, General Motors recalled 800,000 trucks over potential sudden loss and return of electric power steering assist. 

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