Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.
A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, “Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems.”
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update on certain Tesla 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2022.
Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.
For the full NHTSA recall notification, click here.
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