NHTSA recall 24V-904: Exterior Lighting

Tesla, Inc. · Reported December 2, 2024 · 1 affected model year

Exterior Lighting recall

Over-the-air fix24V-904
December 2, 2024 · Tesla, Inc.
Problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model X vehicles. The parking lights and low beam headlights may flicker. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Flickering headlights or parking lights may not suffciently illuminate the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. All vehicles were updated by September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-017.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number24V904000
ManufacturerTesla, Inc.
Report dateDecember 2, 2024
ComponentExterior Lighting:Headlights
Fixed over the airYes

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

2024 Tesla Model X8 recalls total

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