ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Published February 3, 2022 · Recall initiated: February 2, 2022
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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 details
- Brand
- TESLA
- Model
- MODEL S
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Lot
- 2021 TESLA MODEL S | 2021 TESLA MODEL Y | 2021 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2021 TESLA MODEL X | 2022 TESLA MODEL Y | 2022 TESLA MODEL 3 | 2022 TESLA MODEL S | 2022 TESLA MODEL X | 2020 TESLA MODEL Y
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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