Tesla, Inc.
Summary
NHTSA campaign 22V063: Tesla, Inc. recalled for a safety defect. Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details
Source
nhtsa
External ID
22V063
Action Date
2022-02-07
Status
Ongoing
Category
vehicle
Product Description
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Company
Context & Analysis
Tesla, Inc. has 68 FDA actions in our database.
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Tesla, Inc. has 68 FDA actions in our database, including 0 recalls and 0 device clearances.
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