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More than 1,000 Tesla electric cars have been recalled in Australia over a steering fault that could increase "the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death".
- Transport department issues recall of Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles sold between 2017 and 2020
- Software bug in power-assist steering could increase risk of "an accident causing serious injury or death"
- The recall is the second to affect Tesla in Australia in a fortnight
The Australian Department of Transport issued the recall early on Wednesday over a power steering issue affecting Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles sold between 2017 and 2020.
The recall is the second to affect the car manufacturer in Australia in a fortnight, and comes just days after a high-speed crash involving a Tesla in China that killed two bystanders.
The latest Australian Tesla recall was issued for 1,012 cars over a risk their electronic power-assist steering systems may lose power and "require a greater steering effort from the driver," particularly at low speeds.
If the fault does occur, the car will play an audio alert and show a visual warning.
Affected owners have been advised to download new software to fix the issue, or visit an authorised dealer.
The recall follows an announcement two weeks ago involving 326 Model 3 vehicles with a seatbelt issue.
Earlier this week, video emerged of a high-speed crash in Guangdong, China, which saw a Tesla Model Y vehicle driving erratically after seemingly slowing down to park.
The accident, which is being investigated by Chinese police, killed two pedestrians, including a high-school student, and left three people, including the driver, with serious injuries.
Tesla said it would "actively provide any necessary assistance" to police investigating the crash.
AAP