Tesla Recalls Nearly 200,000 Vehicles in the U.S. Due to Backup Camera Issue

Ajit Kushwaha
Highlights
  • Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a software issue that may prevent the rearview camera from displaying while the car is in reverse.
  • The recall covers certain Models Y, S, and X from the 2023 model year, all of which are equipped with the "Full Self-Driving" computer 4.0 and run software version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100.
  • Tesla has released a free over-the-air software update to address this issue, and the recall is expected to begin on February 4, 2024.

Tesla, a company that makes electric cars, has said that it will be recalling almost 200,000 cars in the US because of a software problem that could stop the back camera from showing when the car is in reverse.

Some Model Y, S, and X cars from the 2023 model year are being recalled. These cars all have the “Full Self-Driving” computer 4.0 and software version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice said that the recall affects 199,575 2023 Teslas. The company thinks that all of the cars on the list have the problem.

To fix this problem, Tesla has put out a free over-the-air software update. There have been no reports of deaths, injuries, or accidents linked to this problem, but Tesla has found 81 warranty claims that may be related.

The recall is set to start on February 4, 2024. Tesla will let owners know, and sellers will free update the software. For more information, Tesla owners can call customer help at 1-877-798-3752.

This isn’t the first time Tesla has had to call back cars because of software problems. The company had to return more than 135,000 Model S and Model X cars in 2021 because the touchscreens were not working properly. In 2020, Tesla called back more than 9,000 Model X cars because of a problem with the roof trim.

Tesla has been a leader in the revolution of electric cars, and its cars are praised for their technology, speed, and range. But the business has also been criticized for its lack of safety and quality control.

Tesla is getting more attention from lawmakers and officials at the same time as the recall.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into the company because its Autopilot system has been involved in several accidents. This system is meant to help drivers with steering, stopping, and speeding up.

People have also said bad things about Tesla for how it handles customer problems and how it doesn’t tell the truth about safety issues. People have said that the company downplays how serious safety problems are and doesn’t give customers fast and correct information.

The recall is a good lesson that safety should always come first, even with the most cutting-edge technology. It also serves as a reminder that businesses must be open and responsible when it comes to safety problems.

Finally, Tesla’s decision to recall almost 200,000 cars in the U.S. because of a problem with the backup cameras is a big deal that shows how important safety and quality control are in the auto business.

Tesla has been at the head of the revolution in electric cars, but the company needs to keep putting safety and openness first if it wants to keep the trust of its customers and regulators.

The recall is set to start on February 4, 2024, and Tesla has fixed the problem with a free over-the-air software update. For more information, Tesla owners can call customer help at 1-877-798-3752.

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Ajit Kushwaha is a stock market investor and business owner of a chips manufacturing company in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, India. He holds a Bsc. from Vinobha Bhave University and leverages over 5 years of stock market experience in managing investments and his snack food business.
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