Posted on 11/22/2022 5:44:23 AM PST by Red Badger
A software glitch in some Model Y and Model 3 vehicles can cause the taillights to go off intermittently, increasing the risk of a collision.
WASHINGTON — Tesla is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a software glitch can make taillights go off intermittently, increasing the risk of a collision.
Tesla said in documents posted Saturday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the glitch may affect one or both taillights on certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Brake lamps, backup lamps and turn signal lamps are not affected by the software problem, the company said.
The automaker said it is releasing an online software update that will fix the problem.
The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Model Y SUVs and 2023 Model 3 sedans. That amounts to potentially 321,628 vehicles.
Tesla became aware of the problem last month after receiving complaints, primarily from customers outside the U.S., that their vehicle taillamps were not illuminating. The company completed an investigation into the problem earlier this month.
Owners will be notified by letter starting Jan. 14. The company says in documents that vehicles in production and those set for delivery got the update starting Nov. 6.
As of Nov. 14, Tesla had received three warranty claims due to the problem, but was not aware of any related crashes or injuries related to the glitch, according to the documents.
This is the 19th recall issued by the electric vehicle maker this year and comes just days after the company recalled 30,000 Model X SUVs because of possible airbag issues.
Other issues covered by recalls this year included windows that pinched people's fingers as they were rolled up, touch screen failure, faulty seatbelt chimes and potential loss of power steering.
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Tesla recalls account for only 5% of all recalls issued by automakers this year, but the number of Tesla vehicles affected by a recall is second only to Ford.
Ford wants to be like Telsa and Jim Farley is working on reducing the number of Recalls Ford has...... looks like Telsa is becoming like Ford with 19 Recalls 🤣
Dammit, why can't that happen to my car?
Good timing. Next story up is about Dominos ordering a fleet of Chevy Volts. Maybe they should hang tough on that.
Might get a better deal from Tesla . . .
I’d like to disable my “Key in the Ignition” chime.
I cannot work on the car or sit in the car with the radio on and the door open without that chime...ding...ding...ding!..........
Dominos ordering a fleet of Chevy Volts?
Your pizza is delivered in 30 hours or less or it’s free?.................
Have they addressed the issue of running over motorcycles in the middle of the night?
"How to Guide: Disable ANY Subaru Seat belt chime. Text Version: Turn the vehicle to the on position by either turning the key to the on (without starting it) or hitting the push to start button twice without touching the brake pedal. Buckle and unbuckle the seatbelt twenty (20) times in thirty (30) seconds. The seat belt chime is now disabled."
Do a search on your search engine of choice "how to disable seatbelt chime on [INSERT CAR BRAND/NAME HERE]
Good luck! And a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours...:)
I have no doubt to some of the designers/drivers that is probably a feature not a bug.
(only kidding)
Thanks! I’ll look it up!..................
If they do an over the air software update and you don’t have to take the vehicle to the dealer, is it really a “recall”?
Yeah. Tesla critics need to stop and think about that.
I thought recalls were generally a sign of a good company. Bad companies don’t correct their problems.
Written by Megan Divers.
It’s a Karen.
Jaguars and Land Rovers are probably the most trouble-prone vehicles on the road. Buyers looking for prestige are undeterred. Tesla owners in particular are blind to their drawbacks. They’re savin’ the erf, man!
Also, because of various manufacturing improvements, the worst brands can still have many examples of trouble-free vehicles.
Divers-ity is our strength!.............
Model 3, Model y. Marketing gold. < /sarcasm >
Well, ‘Model T’ and ‘Model A’ were very successful..................
Why should taillights be controlled by software? Whatever happened to a switch?
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