Tesla has launched a recall campaign in the United States involving almost 500 thousand cars (a number almost equivalent to last year's production), between Model 3 and Model S. According to the documentation submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recalled vehicles are exactly 475,318, so & igrave; broken down: 356.309 Model 3 and 119.109 Model S. Let's go down more; in detail and we see the defects found that will have to be corrected.
The Tesla Model S involved were produced between 2014 and 2021. The criticality; concerns the front trunk . Apparently, due to misalignment, there could be a problem with the locking system latch. This potential defect could cause the trunk to open while driving, with obvious safety concerns as the view of the road would be obstructed. The recalled cars will be inspected and Tesla will arrange; to realign the latch to the locking system if deemed necessary.
As for the Tesla Model 3, the affected models were produced between 2017 and 2020. In this case, the problem is with the rear camera wiring of the car that may have been damaged by opening and closing the trunk lid. The damage could then cause the rear view camera to malfunction.
The recalled cars will be inspected. In case of need protective sheaths will be mounted or sar & agrave; directly replaced the wiring. Tesla estimates that only 1% of Model 3s will show actually the defect, compared to 14% of the Model S recalled. The interventions that the company & agrave; will have to to perform are simple, however given the large number of cars involved, the recall could put a strain on the assistance service of the American manufacturer.
The company & agrave; by Elon Musk will begin to notify the recall notice to the owners of the cars involved starting February 18, 2022.
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