Monday, August 5, 2024

Its Shop Times Monday: Tesla Is Recalling 1.8 Million Vehicles For Hoods Opening While Driving


Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V554000

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.

Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,849,638

Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

Remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 22, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.

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