Electric automaker, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling nearly 200,000 electric vehicles due to a software glitch that may impede drivers' visibility while driving in reverse, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.
The recall covers certain 2023 Y, S and X model vehicles in the U.S., all equipped with "Full Self-Driving" computer 4.0 and run software version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100.
According to documents released by the NHTSA, software instability may prevent the camera image from showing images while the Teslas are in reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla began receiving complaints about the issue in late December and opted for a recall on January 12, as outlined in the company's notice submitted to the NHTSA. As of January 22, there were 81 warranty claims possibly associated with the problem.
Tesla reports no crashes or injuries related to the problem and has resolved the issue through an online software update. Owners will be informed by letters starting March 22.
The development occurs less than two months after the company recalled nearly all its vehicles in the United States to install new safeguards in its Autopilot system.
It has been a rough couple of days for the electric vehicle giant as the company earlier this week warned that it is likely to miss its vehicle production targets for the year, leading to a sell-off in its shares.
Shares of TSLA are up 0.95% in pre-market trading Friday morning.