Tesla recalls 26,000 vehicles for windshield defrosting defect

Published February 9, 2022 5:09pm ET



Tesla is being directed to recall over 26,000 vehicles over a windshield defrosting problem, marking the third recall the car manufacturer has issued in the last two weeks.

A “software error” for a valve in the heat pump affects the defrosting performance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wrote in a Tuesday letter acknowledging the company’s notification of the safety recall.

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