NHTSA Recall 21V035000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V035000; Date: Jan. 29, 2021
the emmc controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Tesla Model S; 2013 Tesla Model S; 2014 Tesla Model S; 2015 Tesla Model S; 2016 Tesla Model S; 2017 Tesla Model S; 2018 Tesla Model S; 2016 Tesla Model X; 2017 Tesla Model X; 2018 Tesla Model X
Component: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
Manufactured by: Tesla, Inc.
Affected Units:: 134,951
Recall Summary:
tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 tesla model s and 2016-2018 model x vehicles with a center display equipped with a nvidia tegra 3 processor. when the 8gb emmc nand flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the emmc controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.
How to Fix:
tesla will notify owners, and will replace the vcm daughterboard with one containing an enhanced emmc controller, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin march 30, 2021. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-21-21-001.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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