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NHTSA campaign21V846000

Recall 21V846000: Forward Collision Avoidance

Reported Oct 29, 2021Tesla, Inc.1 catalog make

Component recorded by NHTSA

Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › Camera

Campaign summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.

Consequence

Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy in the source record

Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.

Confirm current remedy eligibility, parts availability, and completion status with NHTSA, the manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.

Catalog coverage

Vehicle pages represented here

7 pages

This list reflects vehicle pages in MyRecallCheck, not necessarily the campaign's full affected population or every affected product. Use the official VIN lookup for applicability.

YearMakeModel
2017TeslaMODEL 3
2018TeslaMODEL 3
2019TeslaMODEL 3
2020TeslaMODEL 3
2021TeslaMODEL 3
2021TeslaModel S
2020TeslaModel Y

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