A faulty rearview camera in some Teslas fails to properly display images, increasing the risk of a crash, traffic regulators say.

Tesla has been forced to recall almost 240,000 vehicles amid concerns that drivers could be involved in accidents relating to a rear camera issue. In new documents filed with the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),

The software update addresses computers that could short out, disabling safety features like the rearview camera.

Tesla said on Friday it is recalling about 239,000 vehicles in the United States because rear-view cameras may fail to work. The development comes days after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a probe into 2.