— Tesla’s hood recall affects more than 1.8 million vehicles because the hood latch component may not detect whether the hood is unlocked after it is opened.
The recalled products include Model 3, Model S, Model X from 2021 to 2024 and Model Y vehicles from 2020 to 2024.
When the driver shifts into drive, they are not warned that the hood is open.
Tesla began receiving hood complaints from Model 3 and Model Y owners in China starting in March.
Engineers discovered that the door latch switches were deforming, but somehow the problem seemed to be worse in China than in the United States and Europe.
In the U.S., only three warranty claims or field reports have been reported, but there have been no hood-related accidents or injuries.
Tesla’s hood recall letters will be mailed on September 24, 2024, but the automaker has already issued an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
Beginning June 18, 2024, the recalled vehicles received a software update over the air to firmware version 2024.20.3.
Tesla owners can call 877-798-3752 and reference recall number SB-24-00-012.
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