Tesla Plans to Recall 1,228 Model S Electric Cars for Defect

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Tesla Motors Inc., the electric-car maker whose stock has more than tripled this year, is recalling 1,228 Model S sedans in the U.S. for a manufacturing flaw that could put back-seat passengers at risk in a crash.

Tesla announced the recall on its company blog. The recall affected Model S sedans made from May 10 to June 8, with the number of vehicles specified on the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.