Tesla recalls on almost half a million Model 3 and Model S vehicles

Tesla (TSLA) issues recalls on almost half a million Model 3 and Model S vehicles

Electrek.co by Fred Lambert

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The fixes are small, but it will still put a strain on its service team.

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The second recall affects up to 356,309 Model 3 vehicles built between 2017 and 2020.

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