Determined to Destroy Musk, Democrats Will Continue Their Assault on Tesla, Even Knowing Many Auto Manufacturers Have Far More Problems with Their EVs Than Tesla
In a recent development, two Democratic senators, Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, have called on Tesla CEO Elon Musk to recall all of the electric vehicle manufacturer’s “high-risk cars” amid concerns about alleged safety flaws. The senators, in a letter sent to Musk on December 27, emphasized worries about steering control and suspension issues in certain Tesla vehicles, issues that had led to recalls in China in 2020.
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The call for action comes on the heels of a Reuters report, released last week, which asserted that Tesla was aware of persistent “flaws” and “failures” in some of its vehicles, particularly related to steering control and suspension caused by defective parts. The report, based on internal documents and interviews with former Tesla managers and service technicians, claimed that the company had concealed the causes of these flaws from U.S. regulators and the public. – Continued below the vid clip
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Tesla has vehemently denied the allegations made in the Reuters report, asserting that it is “wildly misleading” and “riddled with incomplete and demonstrably incorrect information.” The company criticized the report for suggesting widespread customer dissatisfaction, noting that Tesla’s customer retention is among the best and highest in the industry.
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— Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) December 27, 2023
The senators’ letter to Musk expressed their “extreme concern” about the safety flaws and the alleged concealment of information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). They called on Musk to initiate a swift recall of all Tesla components posing a safety risk and urged him to correct the record with the NHTSA to ensure its ability to perform its regulatory duties effectively.
– Whatfinger SponsorThe senators highlighted Tesla’s earlier communication with the NHTSA in 2020, where the company acknowledged the need to recall a front suspension part called the aft link and a rear suspension part called the upper link in China. However, no similar recall has been issued in the United States or other countries, raising concerns about the safety of American drivers.
Two US senators have written to Tesla CEO Elon Musk to ‘swiftly’ recall any steering and suspension parts that pose a safety risk. The letter cites a Reuters investigation, which said Tesla has blamed drivers for failures of parts it knew were defective https://t.co/uXjCQT3c2F pic.twitter.com/bxFg5iehb6
— Reuters (@Reuters) December 28, 2023
The lawmakers criticized Tesla for attempting to shift responsibility for the substandard quality of its vehicles onto customers, blaming alleged driver “abuse” or “misuse” for the reported failures. They insisted that Tesla correct the record and commit to providing accurate and truthful statements in the future, emphasizing the impact on the credibility and reputation of the company and, more importantly, the safety of motorists.
As of now, Tesla has not responded to the senators’ letter, but the company defended itself against the Reuters report, asserting its commitment to being “truthful and transparent” with safety regulators globally. Tesla claimed to have paid for most of the 120,000 vehicle repairs under warranty and highlighted its advanced vehicle telemetry system, which identifies emerging issues and allows for swift improvements.
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— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 25, 2023
Despite the recent scrutiny, Tesla’s recall history was also discussed, pointing out that, overall, recalls are significantly down year over year. Earlier this month, Tesla recalled just over two million vehicles in the U.S. with its autopilot advanced driver-assistance system to address a software issue. The recall followed a two-year NHTSA investigation into crashes involving the autopilot system.
To Sum It All Up: the senators’ letter underscores growing congressional concern over Tesla’s handling of safety issues, demanding accountability and transparency to ensure the well-being of American drivers. Tesla’s response to these allegations and its willingness to address safety concerns will likely have significant implications for its standing in the automotive industry.
Al Santana, freelance writer
Major Points Discussed:
- Two Democratic senators, Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal, have called on Tesla CEO Elon Musk to recall “high-risk cars” due to alleged safety flaws, particularly concerning steering control and suspension issues.
- A recent Reuters report claimed that Tesla had long been aware of chronic flaws in its vehicles, concealing information from U.S. regulators and the public. The report also suggested that Tesla sought to shift blame onto customers for alleged driver “abuse” or “misuse.”
- The senators’ letter expressed extreme concern about Tesla’s knowledge of safety flaws and urged a swift recall of components posing a safety risk. They called on Elon Musk to correct the record with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Tesla responded, denying the claims in the Reuters report and criticizing it as misleading. The company emphasized its commitment to transparency with safety regulators globally and highlighted its advanced vehicle telemetry system.
- Despite the controversy, Tesla’s recall history was discussed, noting a recent recall of over two million vehicles in the U.S. with the autopilot system. Overall, Tesla’s recalls are reportedly significantly down year over year, according to recent reports.
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- BREAKING: Elon Musk , writes, “Let’s not forget the White House giving Tesla the cold shoulder, excluding us from the EV summit and crediting GM with “leading the electric car revolution” in the same quarter that they delivered 26 electric cars (not a typo) and Tesla delivered 300 thousand.” – Simon Ateba
- Musk’s belief in free speech has a cost. You’ve got to admire a guy who told Disney to go F themselves. – Gary
- This makes me wonder are they being pressured by the government so much that they are taking extra precautions to avoid prosecution and attack by the Biden administration?- Nick Koutrakos
- Everyone is always picking on Elon. He should be made king of the free world- david cranford jr.
- Again recall. How many times?- Leungy
- Are they now hyper targeting him now because he bought X and it’s a hub for major news and expanding to more people for free speech?- austinjorgensenreal
- Back at it with more misinformation about Tesla. Happy to meet up with you and your staff anytime, but your assertions and accusations are just wildly off base. As we’ve said many times in every possible way, we won’t give up on dialogue with even our worst critics, including @SenMarkey
and @SenBlumenthal and anyone else in a position of authority. We owe that to the people who design and build and service our products, who have a deep commitment to safety and sustainability- Rohan Patel
