Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling thousands of vehicles in the United States due to a potential battery connection failure, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday.
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Cheaper Models Impacted
The NHTSA said Tesla is recalling 12,936 vehicles in the U.S. due to a battery connection issue in select 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles, which could cause a loss of driving power and increase the risk of a crash.
This recall comes after Tesla’s debut of the new Model Y at $39,990 in early October. The Model Y, along with a lower-priced Model 3, was part of Tesla’s strategy to offer vehicles with fewer features at a lower price point.
However, the introduction of lower-priced Model 3 Standard and Model Y Standard vehicles, which came with fewer features than the traditional models, led to consumers actually paying more due to the expiration of the federal electric vehicle tax credit.
Price Action: Tesla’s stock closed down 1.08% at $442.60 in the previous session. It is currently up 16.69% year-to-date.
The company is set to report third-quarter earnings when markets close on Wednesday. Analysts are projecting earnings of 50 cents per share on revenues of $26.53 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, Tesla has a growth score of 75.87% and a momentum rating of 92.45%. Click here to see how it compares to other leading tech companies.
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