Tesla recalls 40,168 cars due to steering problems The United States Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a document on Tuesday showing that Tesla Inc. recalled 40,168 vehicles due to issues with the electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system. The system "may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole," which "can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash," the NHTSA explained. The problem affects certain vehicles from the 2017-2021 Model S and Model X classes. https://files.catbox.moe/3gdtc6.jpg