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2014 TESLA Model S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #24V051000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
The instrument cluster in your vehicle displays important safety information like your brake and ABS lights. On certain models, these lights might be displayed in a smaller font size than usual.
Risk if Unfixed
If the font size is too small, it could be harder to quickly see if your brakes are functioning properly, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a free software update to your vehicle to correct this issue. You can also contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to initiate the update.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #23V838000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's Autosteer system is a feature that helps you stay in your lane while driving. In some cases, the system's controls might not clearly show when it's engaged or canceled.
Risk if Unfixed
If you rely too heavily on Autosteer and don't keep an eye on the road, you could lose control of your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Tesla will send a software update to your vehicle, which you can receive remotely, free of charge. You should schedule a time for the update to be installed when you get your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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