Tesla, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V063000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V063000 by Tesla, Inc.. Affecting 2020-2022 model s, model x, model y, and 2017-2022 model 3 vehicles Includes 578,607 affected units, Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2020-2022 model s, model x, model y, and 2017-2022 model 3 vehicles
Defect 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."
Corrective Action
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. note: this recall has been superseded by recall 22v-235. tesla's number for the new recall is sb-22-00-003.