Forward Collision Avoidance:Software (21V846000)

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Publication date: 2021-10-29
Reference number: 21V846000

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 21V846000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2017 TESLA MODEL 3

2017 TESLA MODEL S

2017 TESLA MODEL X

2018 TESLA MODEL 3

2018 TESLA MODEL S

2018 TESLA MODEL X

2019 TESLA MODEL 3

2019 TESLA MODEL S

2019 TESLA MODEL X

2020 TESLA MODEL 3

2020 TESLA MODEL S

2020 TESLA MODEL X

2020 TESLA MODEL Y

2021 TESLA MODEL 3

2021 TESLA MODEL S

2021 TESLA MODEL X

2021 TESLA MODEL Y

Campaign No: 21V846000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 11728

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

SYSTEM

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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 OF DEFECT

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

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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.

NOTES

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.