Its Shop Time Mondays: Tesla And Lincoln Are Recalling Over 200,000 Vehicles

Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208

A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V376000

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 125,227

Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy

Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008. 

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display Properly

A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V368000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 109,283

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cell phone in the vehicle, causing the rearview camera image to flicker or become distorted.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to use their cell phones while reversing until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install shielding on the accessory protocol image module (APIM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S35.