NHTSA Recall 22V050000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V050000; Date: Feb. 2, 2022
decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 Tesla Model 3; 2022 Tesla Model 3; 2021 Tesla Model S; 2022 Tesla Model S; 2021 Tesla Model X; 2022 Tesla Model X; 2020 Tesla Model Y; 2021 Tesla Model Y; 2022 Tesla Model Y
Component: Electrical System:software
Manufactured by: Tesla, Inc.
Affected Units:: 26,681
Recall Summary:
tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 model 3, model s, model x, and 2020-2022 model y vehicles. a software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
How to Fix:
tesla will perform an over-the-air (ota) software update, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 1, 2022. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-22-18-002.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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