Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior (21V00D000)

WARNING: This page is about the Model 3 Base, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2021-12-21
Reference number: 21V00D000

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 21V00D000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2017 TESLA MODEL 3

2018 TESLA MODEL 3

2019 TESLA MODEL 3

2020 TESLA MODEL 3

Campaign No: 21V00D000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 356309

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

SYSTEM

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-17-008.

NOTES

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.