Tesla Recalls 218868 Vehicles Over Delayed Rearview Camera Images
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall of more than 218000 Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X vehicles because the rearview camera display may be delayed when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. The affected vehicles use hardware version 3, which Tesla stopped producing in January 2024.
cnet.comThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Wednesday that Tesla is recalling 218868 vehicles because of delayed rearview camera images that could increase the risk of a collision. A total of 218868 Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X vehicles built from 2017 to 2023 are included in the recall.
The affected models are the 2021 Tesla Model Y, 2022 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Tesla Model 3, 2021 Tesla Model 3, 2022 Tesla Model 3, 2020 Tesla Model Y, 2022 Tesla Model X, 2022 Tesla Model S, 2021 Tesla Model S, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model S, 2021 Tesla Model X and 2017 Tesla Model 3.
All of the vehicles use hardware version 3, which the company stopped producing in January 2024. According to the NHTSA, the rearview camera display in these vehicles may be delayed when the car is put into reverse, reducing driver visibility. “Loss of the rearview camera image may affect the driver’s rearview and increase the risk of a collision,” the NHTSA said in its recall notice.
The agency added that drivers may continue to reverse the vehicle by performing a shoulder check and using their mirrors. Tesla said there have been no reports of collisions, fatalities or injuries due to the rearview camera issue. The company has received 27 warranty claims and two field reports that may be connected to the problem.
The company will issue a free over-the-air software update to all affected vehicles. 6.1. “More than 99.92% of the affected vehicle population have successfully loaded the remedy firmware,” Tesla wrote in its announcement. This recall follows the NHTSA’s decision last month to close an investigation into about 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over a feature that allowed cars to be moved remotely.
The agency determined the issue was linked only to low-speed incidents.
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Story Timeline
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NHTSA announces recall of 218868 Tesla vehicles for delayed rearview camera images.
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NHTSA closes investigation into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over remote movement feature.
1 sourcenypost.com - January 2024
Tesla stops producing hardware version 3 used in affected vehicles.
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Potential Impact
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Tesla must deploy free over-the-air software update to 218868 vehicles.
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Owners of affected Tesla models may experience brief loss of rearview camera display.
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NHTSA continues regulatory oversight of Tesla vehicle systems following prior investigation closure.
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Tesla records 27 warranty claims and two field reports potentially linked to the camera issue.
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