Tesla recalls thousands of vehicles over battery defect that increases crash risk

Tesla is recalling 12,963 vehicles in the U.S. over a battery pack defect that could cause a sudden loss of power.The recall affects certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles, which may lose the ability to accelerate while driving, raising the risk of a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a notice issued Tuesday.About 1% of the recalled vehicles are estimated to have the defect, according to NHTSA.FORD ISSUES RECORD 103 SAFETY RECALLS IN 2025 WITH FOUR MONTHS STILL REMAINING IN THE YEARThe recall covers 7,925 2026 Model Y vehicles built between M