NHTSA recall 21V-00D: Electrical System

Tesla, Inc. · Reported December 21, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Electrical System recall

21V-00D
December 21, 2021 · Tesla, Inc.
Problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Safety risk
A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-17-008.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V00D000
ManufacturerTesla, Inc.
Report dateDecember 21, 2021
ComponentElectrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Tesla Model 321 recalls total

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