It is prevented from turning on when cars are in reverse by a software bug.
As a result of a defective backup camera, Tesla is recalling 200,000 vehicles operating in the United States. There have been reports that the cameras would not activate when the vehicles were in reverse, which is a significant safety concern and the whole reason why those cameras were installed in the first place that they were installed. The information provided by Autoblog indicates that Tesla has processed 81 warranty claims that may be related to the issue.
There are some Model Y, Model S, and Model X automobiles from the year 2023 that are included in the recall. According to Tesla, the firm delivered 1.8 million vehicles in 2023; therefore, this recall accounts for more than ten percent of the products that the company produces annually. According to Reuters, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the United States issued a statement regarding the matter and stated that the problem was caused by a software glitch.
To this aim, each of the vehicles that have been recalled is equipped with Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” computer 4.0 and is operating software versions ranging from 2023.44.30 to 2023.44.30.6, which is equivalent to 2023.44.100. It is possible for Tesla owners to check the software versions that their vehicles are operating on. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the corporation has issued an over-the-air (OTA) software update in order to correct the error.
In December, Tesla became aware of the issue, and on January 12th, the company made the decision to recall the vehicles. Customers will be notified of the issue through a letter that will be sent to them by the 22nd of March. According to the company, it is not aware of any accidents, injuries, or fatalities that have occurred as a result of the functionality issue.
This most recent recall comes just six weeks after Tesla recalled more than two million vehicles due to serious safety concerns regarding its advanced driver-assistance system, which is known as Autopilot. This issue was likewise resolved with an over-the-air software upgrade.