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By Ian Walker

Tesla faces another potential recall after Norway's traffic-safety regulator launched an inquiry into suspension failures, the latest blow to hit the EV maker after it recalled 2 million vehicles earlier this month over problems with its driver-assistance system.

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration said it opened an investigation into Tesla's Model S and X vehicles following messages from some owners in the country.

The agency said Thursday that it has been in contact with Tesla Norway for more information, adding that the probe has been going on for some time. The case is still under consideration while it awaits a response, it said.

Tesla didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

Earlier this month, the car maker said it was recalling more than 2 million vehicles over government contentions that its Autopilot system could be misused by drivers, amid a yearslong probe by the top U.S. auto-safety regulator into crashes involving the driver-assistance technology.

The safety recall covers Tesla Models 3, S, X and Y produced between late 2012 and through Dec. 7, 2023, that are equipped with the company's automatic steering function.

Tesla said at the time that it plans to remotely deploy a free software remedy that will add more alerts and controls encouraging drivers to remain attentive while using Autopilot to steer within a lane, according to the recall report.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been scrutinizing Tesla's system after years of high-profile crashes and questions about whether the company was promising more than it could deliver.

Tesla tells drivers using Autopilot to pay attention to the road and to keep their hands on the wheel, but the company's public messaging has sometimes appeared inconsistent with that guidance.

Drivers have at times overridden the safety functions to operate the vehicle without their hands on the wheel.

Write to Ian Walker at ian.walker@wsj.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

December 21, 2023 05:52 ET (10:52 GMT)

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