Tesla, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V050000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V050000 by Tesla, Inc.. Affecting 2021-2022 model 3, model s, model x, and 2020-2022 model y vehicles Includes 26,681 affected units, Windshield May Not Defrost Properly/FMVSS 103, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021-2022 model 3, model s, model x, and 2020-2022 model y vehicles

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V050000
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-02-02T00:00:00
Subject: Windshield may not defrost properly/fmvss 103
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 26,681

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SB-22-18-002
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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."
Consequence Summary: Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 99.86

Metadata

SID: row-2wu2-mdca-fxjk
NHTSA ID: 22V050000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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