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VehicleFeb 2, 202226,681 affected

Tesla recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

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."

What could happen

Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
22V050000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Tesla, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Feb 2, 2022
Owners notified
Apr 1, 2022
Vehicles or items affected
26,681
Started by
NHTSA compliance testing
Built
–
Part
Electrical system › Software; Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Air handler/chamber, ducts, and valves
Maker's own recall number
SB-22-18-002
Safety standard
FMVSS 103

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.