NHTSA Recall 22V063000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V063000; Date: Feb. 4, 2022
pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the pws sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Tesla Model 3; 2018 Tesla Model 3; 2019 Tesla Model 3; 2020 Tesla Model 3; 2021 Tesla Model 3; 2022 Tesla Model 3; 2020 Tesla Model S; 2021 Tesla Model S; 2022 Tesla Model S; 2020 Tesla Model X; 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:: 578,607
Recall Summary:
tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 model s, model x, model y, and 2017-2022 model 3 vehicles. the boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the pedestrian warning system (pws) sounds. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 141, "minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles."
How to Fix:
tesla will perform an over-the-air (ota) software update that will disable the boombox functionality when the vehicle is in drive, neutral and reverse modes, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 5, 2022. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-22-00-003.
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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