Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model X recall (24V153000)

Tesla · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 24V153000
Report Received: 2024-02-27
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Make: Tesla
Model(s): MODEL 3, MODEL Y, MODEL X, MODEL S
Model Year(s): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2013
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Potentially Affected Units: 6,557

Defect Description

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted 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."

Consequence

Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.

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