Tesla recalls 59,000 vehicles over emergency-call software glitch

A software glitch has prompted Germany’s automotive regulator to call for the recall of more than 59,000 Teslas.

The country’s Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) agency published a notice on its website notifying Model Y and Model 3 owners of a bug with the Emergency Call (eCall) safety system on the vehicles.

Tesla describes eCall as a “call system that automatically contacts emergency responders and communicates standard information to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) in the event of a serious accident or emergency.”

But according to the KBA, a bug is preventing the system from working properly. A total of 59,129 vehicles are affected globally, including Model Y models produced at the automaker’s recently opened Berlin Gigafactory. All the vehicles involved were produced this year, although it is not clear how many of those have been registered in Germany.

Affected owners were advised to contact the manufacturer or visit an authorized repair shop for a software update.

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