Tesla Recalls Vehicles for Faulty Screens
Tesla
is recalling some Model S sedans and Model X SUVs to replace a faulty component that may cause the center display screen to stop working.
If the screen fails, drivers won’t have
access to a backup camera display,
window defroster and defogger functions,
exterior turn signal indicators,
and other safety-related functions.
The recall
comes after a seven-month-long investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
In January, NHTSA requested that Tesla recall the faulty vehicles.
So far, the agency says
it is aware of
- 2,399 complaints and field reports,
- 7,777 warranty claims,
- 4,746 non-warranty claims about screen failures on affected vehicles.
There have been no crashes or injuries related to the problem.
The fault
is due to the display’s flash memory chip, which can wear out over time and prevent the display from working properly.
Consumer Reports
TESLA ( 21V035000 ) – US Recall News
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V035000
Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY, BACK OVER PREVENTION
Potential Number of Units Affected 134,951
Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device.
When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.