On December 30, according to foreign media reports, Tesla is recalling over 356,309 Model 3 and 119,000 Model S vehicles in the United States.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety recall report states that among the recalled vehicles, only 1% are expected to be defective, and the recall applies to Model 3 vehicles manufactured between July 15, 2017 and September 30, 2020.
Due to repeated opening and closing of the Model 3’s trunk lid, the cable of the rear camera may be overly worn, and may eventually break, resulting in the failure of the rear camera.
NHTSA states that cable damage may render the rearview camera unusable, thereby increasing the risk of collision as it may affect drivers’ rear vision.
Between October 2017 and December 2021, 2,301 warranty claims and 601 accident reports related to this issue were recorded by NHTSA. Tesla stated that it is currently unknown whether this issue has caused injuries or deaths.
This is the third recall of Model 3 vehicles since 2021, the previous two being due to loosely connected seat belts and brake caliper bolts.
As for Model S recall, it is due to the possibility of misaligned locks for the front and rear trunks, which may cause them to open while driving.
NHTSA’s recall notice shows that Tesla is recalling Model S vehicles produced between 2014 and 2021, where the front and rear trunk lock components may not be properly aligned, affecting 119,000 vehicles.
🔗Source: electrek
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