Tesla recall in the US due to inadequate size of brake warnings

Tesla is facing safety concerns once again as US safety officials have discovered a problem with brake warning lights in nearly 2.2 million of its cars. In response, the electric carmaker has issued a software update to enlarge the font size of the warning lights. This issue is just the latest in an ongoing back and forth between regulators and Tesla. Additionally, officials are intensifying their investigation into alleged power steering problems, specifically related to the Model 3 sedans and Y SUVs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received numerous complaints about a loss of steering control, and one accident has been linked to this issue. The NHTSA initiated its investigation last year, and now plans to conduct an engineering analysis that could potentially result in a recall. The font size problem was discovered during a routine audit earlier this month. The voluntary recall affects almost every Tesla vehicle sold in the US and is free for drivers. While no accidents have yet been reported due to this issue, the NHTSA warns that smaller font sizes on warning lights can hinder the legibility of critical safety information on the instrument panel, thereby increasing the risk of crashes. Tesla has been under increasing scrutiny from regulators worldwide due to its substantial production growth in recent years, which has resulted in more Tesla cars on the roads. Just this month, the company recalled over 1.6 million vehicles in China due to problems with steering software and the door-locking system. In December, approximately 2 million US cars faced a recall related to Tesla's autopilot features. Complaints regarding power steering issues have previously arisen, resulting in a recall of about 40,000 cars in the US last year. Unlike traditional recalls that require drivers to return their cars to dealerships, Tesla has often been able to address these issues through remote software updates. However, CEO Elon Musk has criticized the use of the term "recall" for over-the-air software updates, considering it outdated and incorrect.