More than 321,000 are set to be recalled as Tesla releases an update for a software glitch that causes tail lights to not work properly. As per the filing published to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the models that are affected and will be dealt with by the recall are 2023 Model 3, and 2020 to 2023 Model Y vehicles.
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Recalling More Than 321,000 Vehicles
Tesla will be recalling more than 321,000 vehicles as some users experience a software issue that causes tail lights to improperly work. Based on a report from Reuters, the recall covers 2023 Model 3 vehicles and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The company announced the action regarding the issue in filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Rear lights on one or both sides of the vehicle may illuminate because of an issue that "may cause false fault decisions during the vehicle wake-up process," Tesla said in the filing. The company added, "Brake lamps, backup lamps, and turn signal lamps are not affected by this condition and continue to operate as designed."
NHTSA stated that these types of problems could increase potential risks but Tesla clarified that the company has not received any reports of accidents caused by this problem. However, three warranty reports have already been received by the company regarding this issue.
Engadget reported that Tesla became fully aware of the tail light glitch last October after receiving customer complaints, mostly from foreign markets. One month after the discovery, an Over-the-Air (OTA) software update will be released to address the glitch.
Previous Recalls
The tail light issue is the 19th recall this year by the company, according to The Verge. Just last week, 30,000 Model X vehicles were recalled as airbags were deploying properly in low-speed collisions, which might cause potential injuries to children. More than 40,000 Model X and S vehicles were recalled that may cause loss of power steering when driving on bumpy roads or hitting a pothole.
One of the biggest recalls of the company this year was in September. Tesla owners receive a recall that affects more than a million vehicles (2017-22 Model 3s as well as 2020-21 Model Y, X, and S). According to the NHTSA filing, "the window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury."
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