Tesla has recalled an estimated 1,849,638 Mannequin 3, Mannequin S, Mannequin X, and Mannequin Y (pictured) autos from 2020 – 2024 mannequin years.
Tesla is recalling an estimated 1,849,638 items of sure 2021-2024 Mannequin 3, Mannequin S, Mannequin X, and 2020-2024 Mannequin Y autos resulting from points with the hood latch meeting that will fail to detect an unlatched hood situation.
Starting on July 15, 2024, autos in manufacturing obtained an replace incorporating the software program to treatment the difficulty described.
Purpose for the Recall
The hood latch meeting could fail to detect an unlatched hood situation after the hood has been opened, the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) reported. This might end result within the unlatched hood absolutely opening whereas somebody is working the car.
If the hood unlatches and absolutely opens, it could actually hinder the motive force’s view and improve the danger of a crash. The car’s firmware is supposed to detect the open hood and supply a customer-facing person interface notification of the hood’s open state.
As of July 20, 2024, Tesla has recognized three associated guarantee claims or area experiences for U.S. autos. Information exhibits that incidence charges had been larger in China for unknown causes in comparison with decrease charges in Europe and North America markets.
Starting on June 18, 2024, for free of charge to clients, affected autos obtained an over-the-air software program treatment with firmware launch 2024.20.3. Proprietor notification letters are anticipated to be mailed on September 22, 2024.
